Dentist

Mountain Community Health Partnership • Bakersville, NC

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About The Position

Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) is seeking a full time Dentist to join our mission-driven dental team in Bakersville, North Carolina, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina (WNC). This is an outstanding opportunity for a dentist who values whole-person care, community impact, and work-life balance in a close-knit rural mountain setting. Mountain Community Health Partnership is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. FQHCs play a vital role in rural healthcare by: Providing care to underserved and rural populations Offering sliding fee scales for uninsured patients Emphasizing preventive, integrated, and community-based care Supporting providers through loan repayment eligibility, stable schedules, and team-based practice models. Our dental program is an essential part of our integrated medical and behavioral health services, addressing oral health as a critical component of overall well-being. The Dentist provides comprehensive general dentistry services to patients of all ages while supporting and supervising dental assistants and hygienists. This role blends clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and community engagement in a collaborative rural health setting.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Active North Carolina dental license in good standing
• Competency in general dentistry, including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, and minor oral surgery
• Commitment to working with diverse populations
• Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency dental services, including:
• Exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Restorative dentistry
• Crown and bridge
• Uncomplicated endodontics
• Minor oral surgery
• Initiate and interpret diagnostic imaging and lab studies
• Prescribe medications and administer local anesthesia
• Coordinate referrals for specialty care as needed
• Supervise dental assistants and dental hygienists
• Provide mentorship and participate in staff training
• Participate in community outreach and dental programs
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient documentation

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employer Paid Health Insurance
• Life Insurance; Group and Voluntary
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees