Associate Dentist | Flexible Schedule | Private Practice “Sungshim” means “a sincere and wholehearted mind” in Korean, reflecting our commitment to thoughtful, patient-centered care. Sungshim Dental is a modern, doctor-centered private dental practice built around a simple philosophy:
great dentistry starts with a healthy, supported doctor. Our practice is thoughtfully structured so that doctors can focus on clinical excellence and patient care—without unnecessary administrative stress. In addition, we offer a strong clinical environment with exposure to advanced and complex cases, making Sungshim Dental an excellent place to grow as a clinician.
Why Join Sungshim Dental? A Practice Designed Around the Doctor - Day-to-day non-clinical operations are fully supported by an experienced professional team
- Established systems are in place for scheduling, billing, staffing, and patient communication
- Doctors are free to focus on diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care
Strong Clinical Exposure & Advanced Case Experience - High volume of complex and advanced dental cases
- Extensive experience with:
- Implant dentistry, including
All-on-X cases- Full-mouth rehabilitation and comprehensive treatment planning
- Surgical extractions and advanced restorative workflows
Comprehensive General Dentistry & Skill Development - Significant exposure to endodontic cases, including complex root canal treatments
- Wide variety of esthetic dentistry cases, including anterior restorations and cosmetic procedures
- Strong foundation in comprehensive general dentistry:
- Restorative
- Endodontics
- Esthetic and multidisciplinary care
→Ideal for dentists who want to grow into
confident, well-rounded clinicians.
Flexible Schedule - Part-time or Full-time opportunities available
- Expected work hours: 12–30 hours per week
- Flexible and negotiable scheduling
- Designed to support work–life balance
Advanced In-House Laboratory & Efficient Clinical Turnaround - Fully equipped in-house dental laboratory with high end 5-axis milling machines
- Capabilities include:
- Zirconia and
metal milling- Custom abutment fabrication- Porcelain layering and esthetic restorations
- Significantly shorter prosthetic turnaround times compared to external labs
- Faster case completion allows for:
- Smoother treatment flow
- Reduced chair downtime
- Improved production efficiency without overbooking - Greater predictability in scheduling and restorative timelines
→Doctors can complete cases more efficiently
while maintaining high clinical standards.
→ Allows dentists to
learn implant prosthetics deeply, improve precision, and deliver consistently high-quality restorations.
Advanced, Precision-Focused Digital Dentistry - State-of-the-art diagnostic and digital dentistry systems
- Full FOV CBCT and modern digital workflows for full mouth rehabilitation
- Efficiency-driven, outcome-focused clinical philosophy
- Each operatory is equipped with an intraoral scanner, enabling a fully integrated digital workflow from diagnosis to final restoration.
- Our practice uses a custom-built AI-powered internal portal that includes automated clinical charting and digital patient consultation tools, helping doctors spend less time on documentation and more time on patient care.
Supportive, Doctor-Respecting Culture - No overbooking or excessive production pressure
- Adequate appointment times for thoughtful diagnosis and treatment
- Collegial, discussion-driven clinical environment
- Associates are respected as clinicians, not numbers
Position Details - Title: Associate Dentist (DDS / DMD)
- Employment Type: Part-time / Full-time / Contract
- Schedule: Flexible, to be discussed
- Expected Hours: 12–30 hours per week
- Work Setting: Private practice, in-person
Compensation & Growth - Competitive compensation
- Compensation structure to be discussed based on experience and practice needs
- Stable and diverse patient base
- Long-term growth opportunity in a well-established, clinically strong practice
Language Skills (Preferred, Not Required) - Dentists interested in serving a diverse patient community are welcome
- Korean language skills are a strong plus; basic conversational ability is welcome
- Additional languages such as Chinese or Japanese are highly appreciated
- Multilingual ability enhances patient care and communication
Requirements - DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Hawaii dental license (or eligibility for Hawaii licensure) is required for dentist positions.
- Visa sponsorship (H-1B or permanent residency) may be considered for well-qualified candidates, depending on individual circumstances and practice needs.
- We also welcome applications from internationally trained dentists without a U.S. dental license who are interested in supporting clinical care in assistant or staff roles.
- Patient-centered, ethical approach to dentistry
- Comfortable providing comprehensive general dentistry
- Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
- New graduates and experienced dentists are welcome to apply
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year Expected hours: 12.0 – 30.0 per week Work Location: In person