Associate Dentist Opportunity | $200K–$350K Earning Potential | $800/Day Guarantee + 30–33% of Net Production Above Guarantee | 100% Fee-for-Service | 4-Day Workweek | Irmo, SC

$200,000 - $350,000 yearly

What are some features of your dental practice?

Irmo Smiles is a high performing, patient centered, private, 100% fee-for-service practice located in Irmo, South Carolina, sitting between Lake Murray and Columbia, about 10 miles from downtown. We're growth oriented, collaborative, and technology-forward, with a genuine family environment focused on exceptional, longterm patient care.

Our expansive, multi-specialty dental facility is uniquely equipped to serve the entire family, featuring 18 universally equipped general dentistry suites, an 8 chair pediatric hygiene bay, 4 private sedation equipped pediatric suites, and a dedicated in-house orthodontic practice.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: 30% to 33% of net production above an $800 per day guarantee, with uncapped earning potential

Expected Earnings: $200,000–$350,000 annually

Benefits Include:

  • CE reimbursement for all approved courses
  • Individual health insurance, with the first $250 of the monthly premium covered by the practice (family members may be added at the employee's expense)
  • Dental work covered, minus lab and material fees
  • Professional liability insurance covered
  • City, county, and state business licenses covered
  • Approved association dues and professional memberships covered
  • Paid time off

The Opportunity

This is a full-time associate role with a 4 day workweek, brought on to support our continued practice growth.

Schedule:

  • Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Some schedule flexibility is possible

You'll practice a broad and comprehensive scope of dentistry, including:

  • Comprehensive exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning
  • Anterior and posterior composite restorations
  • Crowns, core buildups, bridges, and same day CEREC crowns
  • Routine and surgical extractions
  • Anterior, premolar, and molar endodontics
  • Implant placement and restoration
  • Periodontal diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment
  • Pediatric restorative care and simple extractions
  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Digital scanning and CBCT interpretation

Mentorship & Growth

You'll receive informal guidance and mentorship directly from our owner, who brings over 20 years of experience. We provide a supportive environment designed to help you grow clinically and take on more advanced procedures with confidence over time.

Technology & Systems

Our practice is technology forward and fully equipped, including:

  • CEREC and same-day crowns (equipped for Zirconia and Lithium Disilicate crowns)
  • iTero
  • Diagnodent
  • CariVu
  • VELscope
  • 8 3D printers
  • Intraoral cameras in every suite
  • CBCT imaging
  • Digital scanning and impressions
  • Modern, comprehensive clinical technology throughout our 40-suite facility

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is:

  • A licensed general dentist
  • Clinically competent, confident, and self-motivated
  • Patient-centered, efficient, dependable, and ethical
  • Team oriented and coachable, committed to comprehensive diagnosis and quality care
  • A strong communicator focused on building lasting patient relationships

Some experience is preferred, though we're open to new graduates who are the right fit.

Location Highlights

Irmo, South Carolina offers an appealing blend of lake area lifestyle and capital city convenience, sitting between beautiful Lake Murray and the growing city of Columbia, just minutes from downtown. The area offers:

  • Lake Murray living, with boating, water recreation, and a relaxed lakeside lifestyle
  • Minutes from downtown Columbia and everything the University of South Carolina offers
  • Easy interstate access to the mountains upstate or the beaches on the coast
  • Family-friendly neighborhoods with a strong sense of community and highly ranked schools
  • Convenient access to Columbia Metropolitan Airport

This is a great location for dentists looking for quality of life plus strong earning potential.

Ready to Apply

If you're looking for a high performing, technology forward practice where you can practice a full scope of dentistry, receive mentorship from an experienced owner, work a 4-day week in an incredible location, and grow long-term with an experienced team, we'd love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about joining the Irmo Smiles team.

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