Dentist

Company: Kintegra Health
Location: Hickory
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are looking for a Dentist - either Pediatric or General with comfort with kids - to join our team at Kintegra Health. As the largest Community Health Center system between NYC and ATL, Kintegra excels at building structures around our providers, enabling them to be the best dentists they can be while providing integrated healthcare to patients regardless of ability to pay. This team member will provide dental care in Hickory, NC, one of the best places to live in the United States (see community links below). Job Description A General Dentist must be able to perform all the minimum qualifications of the General Dentist job descriptions. The role of the Dentist is an exempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties related to dental patient care directed by dental director. Responsible for providing primary dental care to patients; diagnosing patient problems on the basis of history, physical examination, interpretation of x-rays, and the assessment of socio-economic and cultural influences while also being responsible for providing a general climate of cooperation and understanding. General Dentist Minimum Qualifications: Ability to read, write and understand the English language. Communicate effectively. Interact in a friendly, professional manner with a wide range of patients, operations staff, physicians and other departments in a friendly, professional manner. Knowledge of dental office protocols/procedures. Ability to work well under pressure is essential. Ability to communicate and work effectively with the other providers and peers. Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. Familiarity with basic computer operations, EDR software. Ability to work successfully with minimum supervision. Must be able to work seated for several hours at a time to provide clinical services to patients. Frequent movement within the office handling patient flow. Ability to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance. Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in public health setting ideal Education: Appropriate degree from an accredited dental school Licensure: Current North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners license; current DEA license Certifications: BLS/OSHA/HIPAA General Dentist Key Responsibilities: Diagnose and treat patients to achieve excellent results within estimated treatment time with maximum concern for patient comfort and respect Deliver the highest quality care to patients Properly handle dental records Compliance with all OSHA regulations Be an active participant in staff meetings Be a positive influence to aid in attracting new patients and retaining patients of record Resolve personnel issues within office with the help of the personnel involved Help to supervise, train and nurture support staff members Remain current with professional literature and standards of care Represent Kintegra Health Dental Clinic to the community at large Benefits: • Health Insurance • Dental Benefits • $3,000.00 / 5 days of Continuing Education • $5,000.00 of Tuition Reimbursement • 403B Retirement, Company contribution of 4% & Company matching up to 4% • 160 hours (4 weeks) Paid Time Off • 10 Paid Holidays • Long Term Disability • Life Insurance • Optional Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible Spending Accounts • Malpractice coverage • PSLF, NHSC, and North Carolina Loan Forgiveness/Repayment and High Needs Service Bonus Application Eligible Community Links https://www.hickorync.gov/hickorys -trending https://www.visithickorync.com/ https://downtownhickory.com/ Learn about Hickory area education here and here. Also, the NC School of Science and Math is just up the road in Morganton, 32 minutes away. Hickory has its own regional airport, but if you’ re traveling far, you’d likely fly out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is about 56 miles away. Kintegra Health Core Requirements 1. Patient First – An approach to care that holds primary, the well-being and desires of the patient 2. Build not Blame – Focusing first on finding fault with the process rather than the person 3. Integrity and Honesty – Fostering an acceptance of openness, honesty, and fairness in words, deeds and the use of organizational resources judiciously for both internal and external customers 4. Cooperation and Flexibility – Related to an internal believe that we function as part of an interdependent team with only shared gains or losses thereby committed to assisting whenever possible beyond the prerequisite job description 5. Culturally Sensitive – Always working toward increasing one’s ability to understand, communicate with, effectively interact and care for people across cultures, while having an acute awareness of one’s own culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

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