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Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) is seeking a full time Dentist to join our mission-driven dental team in Bakersville, North Carolina, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina (WNC). This is an outstanding opportunity for a dentist who values whole-person care, community impact, and work-life balance in a close-knit rural mountain setting. Mountain Community Health Partnership is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. FQHCs play a vital role in rural healthcare by: * Providing care to underserved and rural populations * Offering sliding fee scales for uninsured patients * Emphasizing preventive, integrated, and community-based care * Supporting providers through loan repayment eligibility, stable schedules, and team-based practice models. Our dental program is an essential part of our integrated medical and behavioral health services, addressing oral health as a critical component of overall well-being. The Dentist provides comprehensive general dentistry services to patients of all ages while supporting and supervising dental assistants and hygienists. This role blends clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and community engagement in a collaborative rural health setting. Key Responsibilities: * Provide routine and emergency dental services, including: * Exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning * Restorative dentistry * Crown and bridge * Uncomplicated endodontics * Minor oral surgery * Initiate and interpret diagnostic imaging and lab studies * Prescribe medications and administer local anesthesia * Coordinate referrals for specialty care as needed * Supervise dental assistants and dental hygienists * Provide mentorship and participate in staff training * Participate in community outreach and dental programs * Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient documentation Qualifications: * DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school * Active North Carolina dental license in good standing * Competency in general dentistry, including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, and minor oral surgery * Commitment to working with diverse populations * Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills Benefits: * 401(k) * Employer Paid Health Insurance * Life Insurance; Group and Voluntary * Paid Time Off Why Bakersville: * Located in Mitchell County, Bakersville offers a true rural mountain lifestyle with: * Breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains * Easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, and outdoor recreation * A welcoming, small-town community with deep Appalachian roots * Proximity to Asheville, Boone, and Johnson City while avoiding city congestion * A slower pace of life that supports work-life balance and personal well-being. What we Offer: * Mission-drive, patient-focused practice environment * Eligible practice site for state and federal loan repayment programs * Supportive leadership and collaborative team culutre * Predictable schedule focused on sustainability and provider well-being * Opportunity to make a last impact in a rural Appalachian community