Dentist - General Dentist

Join a thriving practice in beautiful Covington, Louisiana, just a commute-friendly distance from New Orleans. We are seeking a patient-focused General Dentist (DDS/DMD) to deliver high-quality, everyday family dentistry in a welcoming community. Enjoy flexibility with a 2-4 day schedule and strong patient demand.

About the role

This opportunity is ideal for a dentist who enjoys exams, restorative care, crowns, preventive services, and straightforward extractions while building long-term relationships with a loyal patient base. You’ll have full autonomy to practice comfortably within your current skill set, with no pressure to perform procedures outside your comfort zone. For those interested in expanding their scope, the practice also offers advanced services such as cosmetic dentistry, implants, sleep apnea, and TMJ therapy. Our experienced team provides support, mentorship, and optional exposure to more advanced care, allowing you to grow at your own pace.

Schedule

• 2-4 days per week
• Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Dentists who commit to a full-time schedule of 4 days per week may be eligible for a retention bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general dentistry with full autonomy, including the option to perform advanced procedures
• Deliver exceptional patient care and build strong patient relationships
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Lead and collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain accurate records and comply with safety protocols
• Diagnose and treat oral health conditions

Requirements

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
• Active and unrestricted Louisiana dental license (or ability to obtain)
• BLS, DEA, and any applicable certifications
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience

Unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Our Practice Culture & Clinical Philosophy

We are grounded in a private-practice mindset, even with the added support of a larger organization. Day-to-day dentistry is shaped locally by the doctors and teams who care for the patients—not by distant decision-makers or rigid mandates.

• Clinical judgment comes first — Dentists maintain full authority over diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Patient relationships matter — We value continuity, trust, and long-term care over volume. Dentistry here is relationship-driven, not transaction-based.
• Support without interference — Administrative and operational support exists to reduce burden, not to control clinical decisions or day-to-day practice flow.
• Reasonable expectations and pacing — Schedules are designed to support quality care, not rushed dentistry or burnout.

Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation with a clear, transparent pay structure
• Initial guarantee
• Paid malpractice insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-sponsored Continuing Education (CE) program
• Professional spending allowance
• Vacation time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Full-Time Benefits

• Up to $50,000 bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, disability, and AD&D insurance
• Optional coverage: pet insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans, and more