Star Dental Partners

General Dentist $50,000 Sign On Bonus

Job Locations US-LA-Covington
ID
2026-2630
Category
Doctors
Position Type
Full Time

Overview

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General Dentist (DDS/DMD) Full-Time $50,000 Sign‑On Bonus

More Smiles Dental Spa | Covington, LA

Schedule: M 8.30a-5p | T 7.30a-4p | W 8.30a-5p | Th 7.30a-4p | F 8.30a-1p
Commute-friendly from New Orleans

 

More Smiles Dental Spa is a welcoming, well‑established multi‑doctor general practice in Covington, LA, seeking a General Dentist (DDS/DMD) to join our collaborative team.

 

This opportunity is ideal for a dentist who enjoys high‑quality, everyday family dentistry—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 dentists who do have interest in expanding their scope, the practice also offers advanced services such as cosmetic dentistry, implants, sleep apnea, and TMJ therapy. Our experienced doctors provide support, mentorship, and optional exposure to more advanced care, allowing you to grow at your own pace if and when you’re ready.

 

Whether you’re looking to maintain a steady, predictable bread‑and‑butter schedule or gradually broaden your clinical skills in a supportive environment, More Smiles Dental Spa offers the flexibility to shape the role around your goals and interests, serving patients throughout Covington, Mandeville, and the Greater New Orleans area.

 

More Smiles Dental Spa supported by Star Dental Partners -Our Practice Culture & Clinical Philosophy

 

We are grounded in a private‑practice mindset, even with the added support of a larger organization behind the scenes. 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.

 

What this means for our dentists:

  • 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.
  • Respectful, stable office environment — Teams are collaborative, experienced, and treated with professionalism. Dentists are viewed as leaders within the office.
  • Reasonable expectations and pacing — Schedules are designed to support quality care, not rushed dentistry or burnout.
  • Transparency and fairness — Expectations, scheduling, and compensation are communicated clearly and consistently, without moving targets.
  • Collaboration is optional, not imposed — Clinical input and mentorship are available when helpful, while independence is respected at every career stage.

 

While additional infrastructure exists to support the practice operationally, the culture, patient care, and clinical approach remain rooted in traditional private practice values

 

Employee benefits

  • Industry leading compensation with a clear, transparent pay structure
  • Initial guarantee
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Company Sponsored Continuing Education (CE) program
  • Professional spending allowance
  • Vacation time
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life, disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Optional coverage: pet insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans, and…more

Apply today or to learn more visithttp://www.moresmiles.com

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat oral health conditions
  • 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

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Active and unrestricted Louisiana dental license (or ability to obtain)
  • Active Federal DEA and applicable certifications

  • Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required

  • Relocation Assistance is available for this opportunity 

  • H1B Visa transfer Available

Practice Description

At More Smiles Dental Spa, our clinicians are empowered to practice dentistry at their own comfort level, with the flexibility to perform a broad range of procedures while receiving mentorship and support for advanced treatments as desired.

Dentists may provide care across a wide scope, including but not limited to:

  • Comprehensive general dentistry and preventive care
  • Cosmetic services such as veneers, teeth whitening, and smile enhancements
  • Implant placement and restorations
  • Oral surgery procedures including extractions, bone grafting, and sinus lifts
  • Laser dentistry and soft‑tissue procedures
  • Treatment for TMJ disorders, headaches, and sleep apnea
  • Advanced restorative and prosthodontic treatments
  • Botox and  Juvederm treatments
  • Invisalign clear aligners  

Our experienced clinical leadership offers collaborative mentorship for dentists who wish to expand their skill set or bring more advanced procedures in‑house—all while maintaining full clinical autonomy and without pressure to perform treatments outside your comfort zone.

 

This environment is ideal for experienced dentists who want the freedom to practice confidently today and grow into advanced procedures at their own pace.

 

Our state‑of‑the‑art facility includes:

  • CEREC same‑day dentistry
  • iTero digital scanner
  • Digital X‑rays & CBCT
  • Soft‑tissue lasers
  • Intraoral cameras
  • CT imaging
  • Fully paperless workflows

We also offer spa‑style amenities to enhance patient comfort, including paraffin hand warmers, fleece blankets, aromatherapy neck rolls, lavender steamed towels, knee pillows, and more.

 

Why Covington, LA? 

Covington, located in St. Tammany Parish, is considered one of the best places to live in Louisiana. St. Tammany Parish frequently ranks high due to its excellent public schools, low crime rates, and overall quality of life. Covington itself is known for its charming downtown, good schools, and a variety of recreational activities.

 

This role is ideal for experienced dentists who want the freedom to practice confidently today while having the opportunity to expand into advanced dentistry at their own pace. Apply today, or to learn more, visit: https://www.moresmiles.com

 

Third-Party Notice: This position is for direct applicants only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies, recruiters, or third-party firms. Any such submissions will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for consideration or compensation

Equal Employment Opportunity

Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

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