Associate Dentist

Shore Smiles | Virginia Beach, VA

Compensation: $200,000–$350,000+
Schedule: Full-time, 4-day workweek
Anticipated start: January 2027

The Opportunity

Shore Smiles is an independent, relationship-based dental practice expanding to 10 operatories and adding a third dentist.

We are looking for a patient-centered general dentist with strong communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and a genuine desire to grow within a team.

You do not need to have every advanced procedure mastered. Clinical competence matters, but humility, coachability, emotional intelligence, and cultural alignment matter more.

What You’ll Do

• Exams and hygiene checks
• Restorative dentistry
• Crown and bridge
• Emergency care
• Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning
• Patient education and case presentation
• Collaboration with our doctors and clinical team

Experience with endodontics, oral surgery, implants, clear aligners, occlusion, or digital dentistry is valuable but not required. Expanding your clinical scope can create additional earning potential, and mentorship is available for dentists who want to grow in these areas.

Who Thrives Here

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Put patients’ interests first
• Build trust through listening and clear communication
• Receive feedback without becoming defensive
• Treat every team member with respect
• Take ownership of mistakes and follow-through
• Follow shared clinical and operational standards
• Want to learn comprehensive, relationship-based dentistry
• Contribute to the team rather than practicing in isolation

We value the ideal team player described by Patrick Lencioni: someone who is humble, hungry, and people-smart.

Newer dentists with a strong clinical foundation and experienced dentists seeking a long-term private-practice home are both encouraged to apply.

Why Shore Smiles?

• Established patient base and hygiene program
• Four-day clinical schedule
• Mentorship without micromanagement
• Comprehensive treatment opportunities
• Experienced clinical and administrative teams
• CBCT, CEREC, digital scanners, Exocad, 3D printing, lasers, and electric handpieces
• Coaching in diagnosis, communication, case presentation, occlusion, digital workflows, and leadership
• Direct mentorship from Dr. Christian Mullin, a DSI business mentor who also teaches digital dentistry at The Pankey Institute

Our current associate earns approximately $250,000 annually while primarily providing general restorative dentistry.

Compensation and Benefits

• $200,000–$350,000+ expected earning potential
• $800–$1,000 daily guarantee
• 30% of collections, 30% lab bill
• Four-day workweek
• $10,000 annual continuing education allowance
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Health and dental benefits
• Malpractice coverage
• Relocation assistance

Our Culture

Our CASOL values guide how we treat patients and one another:

• Compassion: We lead with empathy.
• Accountability: We own our responsibilities and mistakes.
• Stronger Together: We collaborate and help the team succeed.
• Optimism: We approach challenges constructively.
• Level Up Mentality: We remain curious and keep improving.

We are looking for a dentist who wants autonomy within a shared treatment philosophy, welcomes honest feedback, and supports the people around them.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Active Virginia dental license by the start date
• Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed with your resume and brief answers to these questions:

• Humility and Accountability: Tell us about a time you received difficult feedback or made a clinical or professional mistake. How did you respond, and what did you change afterward?
• Hunger and Level Up Mentality: What clinical or communication skill have you intentionally worked to improve during the past year? What specific actions have you taken?
• People-Smart and Stronger Together: Tell us about a time you helped resolve a team challenge or adjusted your approach to work more effectively with someone different from you.

We are beginning our search early because long-term alignment matters. Qualified candidates will first have a brief conversation with our team before moving into the formal interview process.

Shore Smiles
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Where Education, Technology, and Family Come Together

Pay: $200,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person