Associate General Dentist

Job Overview

South Georgia Smiles is a growing family dental practice in Albany, Georgia, serving children and adults throughout Southwest Georgia. Our patient population is primarily pediatric, providing new dentists with significant hands-on clinical experience and the opportunity to build confidence and efficiency across a broad range of general and pediatric dental procedures.

We welcome new graduates and early-career dentists who are looking for a supportive environment where they can grow clinically while serving a community with significant oral healthcare needs. Mentorship, clinical support, modern digital technology, and increasing clinical autonomy as experience develops are important parts of this opportunity.

Schedule

- Full-time: 4–5 days per week

- Part-time: Minimum 2 days per week

- Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

- Saturday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

- Flexible scheduling options available

Compensation & Benefits

- Full-time starting compensation: $175,000 annually; part-time compensation starting at $675/day

- Production bonus potential

- $5,000 signing bonus

- Health insurance

- 401(k)

- Malpractice coverage

- Relocation assistance up to $5,000

- Student loan repayment assistance up to $10,000 per year

- Continuing education and professional development support

- Potential future ownership opportunities

Responsibilities

- Perform comprehensive examinations and develop appropriate treatment plans

- Provide preventive and restorative dental care for children and adults

- Perform procedures including restorations, extractions, sealants, stainless steel crowns, pulpotomies, space maintainers, and other general and pediatric dental procedures within the dentist’s training and comfort level

- Review and interpret digital radiographs and other diagnostic imaging

- Educate patients and parents regarding treatment and preventive oral healthcare

- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

- Work collaboratively with dental assistants, administrative staff, and other providers

- Maintain appropriate infection-control and patient-safety standards

Qualifications

- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

- Current Georgia dental license or eligibility to obtain Georgia licensure

- New graduates and early-career dentists are encouraged to apply

- Comfortable treating children as well as adult patients

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based patient care

- Ability and willingness to develop efficiency in a busy clinical environment

South Georgia Smiles offers an opportunity to build a long-term dental career while gaining extensive clinical experience in a supportive family practice. Dentists seeking mentorship, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Southwest Georgia are encouraged to apply.

Pay: From $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person