Associate General Dentist Sumter, South Carolina Position Overview
A national dental recruiting firm is representing an established, community-based private dental practice seeking an experienced Associate General Dentist in Sumter, South Carolina, approximately one hour from Columbia.
This is a growth position rather than a replacement. The practice is adding a second dentist to support increasing patient demand and new-patient volume. The incoming associate will work alongside an experienced owner-dentist in a modern, well-supported clinical environment.
Practice Highlights
- Established legacy practice with a strong reputation in the Sumter community
- Nine fully equipped operatories
- Two to three operatories available for the incoming dentist
- Approximately new patients per month
- Primarily adult patient population
- Experienced clinical and administrative support staff
- Lab fees covered by the practice
- No ownership, management, or administrative responsibilities required
- Located near a major Air Force base, with an established military, VA, and insured patient population
Technology includes:
- Digital radiography
- Panoramic imaging
- CBCT
- Intraoral scanners
- CAD/CAM and same-day crown technology
- Implant systems
- Endodontic equipment
- Laser technology
- Sedation equipment
- Open Dental practice-management software
The support team currently includes a hygienist, three dental assistants, an office manager, and two front-office team members who manage scheduling, insurance, billing, and patient check-in.
Clinical Responsibilities
The associate will provide comprehensive general dentistry, including:
- Crowns, fillings, and restorative dentistry
- Removable prosthodontics
- Simple and surgical extractions
- Limited endodontic treatment
- Hygiene examinations
- Treatment planning and case presentation
- Implant placement based on experience and clinical interest
- Sedation dentistry based on training and qualifications
Approximately 80% of the current procedure mix consists of bread-and-butter general dentistry. Molar endodontics is generally referred out. The incoming dentist will receive the majority of new-patient opportunities and build a schedule within an established and active practice.
Schedule
- Preferred schedule: Monday Thursday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
- A three-day workweek may be considered
- No evenings
- No weekends
- No call responsibilities
Compensation
- Tiered incentive structure percentage of net collections
- Negotiable daily guarantee during the initial ramp-up period
- Lab fees paid by the practice
- Up to $3,000 total in sign-on or relocation assistance
- $3,000 annual flexible professional stipend towards benefits or CE
The annual stipend may be applied toward:
- Continuing education
- Professional licenses and dues
- Professional subscriptions
- Individual health insurance
- Retirement contributions
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
- Licensed or eligible for dental licensure in South Carolina
- New dental-school graduates must have completed a GPR or AEGD program
- Comfortable managing a productive patient schedule with limited ramp-up time
- Ability to practice independently while collaborating with the clinical team
- Implant and sedation experience is beneficial but not required
- Visa sponsorship is not available
The ideal candidate is clinically confident, patient-focused, dependable, and interested in a long-term associate position without ownership or management expectations.
Community
Sumter offers a lower cost of living and a community-oriented environment while remaining approximately one hour from Columbia. The area has a significant military-family presence and provides convenient access to regional recreation, shopping, dining, and larger metropolitan amenities.
Application Process
All inquiries and applications will be handled confidentially by the third-party recruiting firm representing the practice. Qualified applicants should submit a current CV or resume for consideration.
