ID: 555018
Dentist Job Posting
Shannon Allison, DDS

Description

Associate Dentist Mentorship · Full-Scope Digital Practice · Long-Term Career Full-Time, Permanent · Pinehurst, NC · Collections-Based Compensation Location Pinehurst, NC Compensation Collections-based percentage · Practice runs ≥99% collections rate Insurance In-network with Delta Dental Premier CE Stipend $3,500 annually — Designed to support your dental knowledge and skills. Benefits Group medical · 401(k) · In-house dental care · Uniforms · Contact [sign in to DentalPost to see current contact info] ABOUT ALLISON & ASSOCIATES Allison & Associates is a privately owned, full-scope digital dentistry practice with roots in Pinehurst going back to 1976 — founded by Dr. Allison's father and led by Dr. Shannon Allison, DDS, FICOI, since 2003. A UNC School of Dentistry graduate (OKU, Class of 2001) with 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Allison practiced alongside her father for 22 years until his retirement in 2023. The team's average tenure is 15 years. We are not a DSO. We are not a production-driven environment. We are a clinician-led private practice built on one conviction: dental health and systemic health are inseparable. Dr. Allison's clinical scope is genuinely rare for private practice: ICOI Fellowship credentialed (Triangle Dental Institute, 2009), LANAP certified, AADSM Mastership in dental sleep medicine, trained in orofacial myofunctional therapy, and a UPenn mini residency graduate in endodontics (Zeiss PICO microscope). Proficient in CEREC, EXOCAD, InLab CAD design and InLab CAM manufacturing. We refer only for the most advanced cases — everything else is handled in-house. We currently have one long-term associate on our team and are adding a second. This is a deliberate, long-term addition — not a vacancy to fill. WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY IS DIFFERENT • Collections-based compensation at a practice running ≥99% collections. Pre-treatment estimates on every case. Patient portion collected day of service. When you produce, you collect — reliably, every time. • In-network with Delta Dental Premier — an established, loyal patient base with strong insurance infrastructure in place. • Mentorship from a principal dentist with 25 years of experience across surgical, implant, restorative, cosmetic, sleep, periodontal laser, and digital disciplines — who learned from a mentor herself. • Full-scope in-house capability: restorative, endodontics, periodontics (LANAP), oral surgery, implantology, cosmetic, orthodontics, sleep medicine, sedation dentistry, and pediatric care. • Sedation dentistry training incorporated within your first five years. • ICOI Fellowship credentialing pathway supported through your $3,500 annual CE stipend — with Dr. Allison as your direct clinical mentor. She has held Fellowship since 2009. • Digital technology mastery — CBCT, intraoral scanning, CEREC, EXOCAD, InLab CAD/CAM. You will understand digital dentistry from design through fabrication, not just as an end user. • Business and leadership development alongside clinical mentorship: collections, overhead, case acceptance, team leadership, and patient experience design. • Work-life balance is not a talking point here. It is how Dr. Allison runs her own life and her practice. • Two respected long-term paths: distinguished senior associate or, when the time is genuinely right, a partnership conversation — defined by merit and mutual readiness, never a fixed timetable. YOUR CAREER PATHWAY AT ALLISON & ASSOCIATES Years 1–3 Clinical Foundation & Core Mastery Structured onboarding alongside Dr. Allison and our existing associate. Side-by-side case reviews, guided treatment planning, progressively complex caseloads across all general and restorative disciplines. Competence is verified, not assumed. Years 3–5 Leadership Development & Sedation Training Business literacy introduced: collections, overhead, case acceptance, scheduling strategy, and team leadership. Sedation dentistry training incorporated during this window. Years 5–7 ICOI Fellowship Pathway & Mentored Implant Exposure Active pursuit of ICOI Fellowship or equivalent, supported through CE stipend. Dr. Allison — Fellowship holder since 2009 — provides direct mentorship. Implant case exposure builds under supervision before independent placement begins. Year 7+ Full-Scope Credentialed Independence Independent implant placement following ICOI credentialing. Full clinical autonomy across all categories including sedation. Beyond Senior Associate or Partnership — Merit, Not a Calendar Long-term destination shaped by demonstrated excellence. Both paths are real, respected, and available at Allison & Associates. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Required – DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school – Active NC dental license or eligibility for licensure – Genuine commitment to long-term association — minimum 2+ years – Coachability — the willingness to receive feedback without ego – Strong patient communication and interpersonal skills – Shared belief that dental health and systemic health are connected Preferred (not required) – CE engagement beyond minimum requirements – Exposure to digital dentistry workflows – Awareness of sedation dentistry, sleep medicine, laser therapy, or implantology – Basic familiarity with dental practice financial concepts COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Compensation is collections-based. This practice maintains a collections rate at or above 99% — not by accident, but by design. Every patient understands their financial responsibility before treatment begins. Their portion is collected the day of service. Pre-treatment estimates are completed on every case to prevent billing surprises and eliminate non-payment. In practical terms: when you produce, you collect. Collections rate: ≥99% consistently Insurance: Delta Dental Premier (in-network) Malpractice: Covered by practice CE Stipend: $3,500 annually — includes ICOI credentialing pathway support Sedation training: Practice-supported within first five years Medical insurance: Group plan provided Retirement: 401(k) plan Dental care: In-house, provided Uniforms: Provided PTO / Holidays: Since compensation is collections-based, there are no PTO/Holiday paid days. The office does close every quarter plus some holidays for staff R and R. HOW TO APPLY Submit directly to Dr. Allison at [sign in to DentalPost to see current contact info] 1. Current CV or resume 2. A personal cover letter — in your own words, not a template. Tell us what draws you to this opportunity and what you are looking for in a mentor. 3. Optional: CE certificates, cases, or clinical work you are proud of Learn more about our practice and career pathway: www.pinehurstdentist.com/careers Every application is reviewed personally by Dr. Allison. Expect a response within 5 business days. Allison & Associates · Est. 1976 · Pinehurst, NC · [sign in to DentalPost to see current contact info]