Dentist

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