Full-Time General Dentist - Integrative & Wellness-Focused Dentistry

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a dentist who believes there is more to dentistry than simply fixing teeth?

Do you find yourself interested in prevention, airway health, comprehensive dentistry and the connection between oral health and overall wellness?

Maybe you already practice integrative dentistry—or maybe you're simply curious about a more comprehensive approach and want the opportunity to learn.

You may be exactly who we're looking for.

Cape Fear Smiles is a growing, integrative dental practice in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina. We combine excellent general dentistry with preventive, wellness-focused, and airway-centered principles to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care centered around the individual patient.

Our philosophy is simple: the mouth is part of the body, and dentistry should reflect that.

We don't expect our next dentist to arrive knowing everything about integrative dentistry. We're looking for someone with the right mindset —curious, compassionate, prevention-focused, and excited to continue learning.

What Makes Our Practice Different

Our approach goes beyond traditional restorative dentistry. Depending on each patient's individual needs, our practice incorporates:

• Comprehensive and preventive dentistry

• Ceramic (zirconia) dental implants

• SMART mercury amalgam removal

• Ozone therapy

• PRF and advanced healing techniques

• Laser dentistry

• Airway and sleep evaluations

• TMJ therapy

• Education around the oral-systemic connection

We invest in technology, continuing education, and innovative approaches that allow us to provide dentistry with a broader view of health.

We're Looking for a Dentist Who...

• Believes prevention should be a major part of dentistry

• Is naturally curious about the connection between the mouth and the rest of the body

• Values comprehensive dental treatment whenever appropriate

• Enjoys educating patients rather than simply treating disease

• Wants to build relationships with patients and understand their goals

• Is interested in airway, sleep, TMJ, nutrition, or whole-body wellness

• Enjoys learning and wants to continue growing clinically

• Values collaboration and a supportive team environment

• Is open to learning integrative approaches to dentistry

Previous integrative dental experience is NOT required.

If you've been curious about integrative dentistry but haven't known where to begin, this could be an opportunity to learn while continuing to practice excellent comprehensive dentistry.

Mentorship and support will be available as you develop your knowledge and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality comprehensive general dentistry

• Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans

• Emphasize prevention and long-term oral health

• Educate patients about their conditions and treatment options

• Provide restorative and general dental procedures within your training and experience

• Collaborate on complex and interdisciplinary cases

• Learn and incorporate integrative techniques as appropriate

• Participate in continuing education and team training

• Maintain thorough and accurate clinical documentation

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative practice culture

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

• Current North Carolina dental license 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to ethical, patient-centered dentistry

• Strong desire for continued professional growth

• Interest in integrative, functional, airway, preventive, or wellness-focused dentistry

• SMART certification is a plus, but willingness to obtain certification is equally welcome

This May Be the Right Practice for You If...

You've ever thought:

“There has to be more to dentistry than drilling, filling, and treating the same problems over and over again.”

We want a dentist who is interested in asking why —and helping patients achieve healthier mouths as part of healthier lives.

This is an opportunity to practice excellent dentistry, explore a more integrative approach to patient care, and grow alongside a team that is excited about the future of dentistry.

If this sounds like the kind of dentistry you've been looking for, we'd love to meet you.

Cape Fear Smiles — where oral health and whole-body wellness come together.

Dr. Norma Cortez, DDS