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SGA Dental Partners

Dentist-owned practice network delivering patient care

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Full-TimeUpdated
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Richmond Hill, GA, USA
In PersonCorporate headquarters role in Richmond Hill, Georgia; occasional travel for company and candidate engagement events.
People & HRGeneralist Recruiting

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience, is required.
  • Strong ability to prioritize positive candidate engagement.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills in virtual and in-person settings.
  • Ability to organize and manage a high volume of projects and candidates, prioritizing according to urgency.
  • Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency with applicant-tracking software or the ability to learn recruitment systems quickly.
  • Proficiency in candidate engagement best practices using social media and job boards such as Indeed and LinkedIn.
  • Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, applicable policies, and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Occasional travel for company and candidate engagement events.
  • All new hires must pass a full-panel drug screening as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand their needs, identify appropriate talent, and align on screening requirements, timelines, compensation, and talent-market factors for each recruiting project.
  • Assess candidates against job descriptions; conduct phone and virtual interviews; screen and refer qualified applicants to teams for interviews by matching education, experience, and salary needs with job requirements.
  • Attract, advertise for, and source qualified candidates using traditional and non-traditional resources, including job-posting sites, referrals, networking, social media, and other opportunities, and develop a pipeline of available candidates.
  • Use applicant-tracking systems to maintain and organize candidate records, screening notes, and statuses; keep hiring managers informed and move talent pipelines forward across projects.
  • Represent SGA Dental Partners positively when interacting with candidates, the public, and partners, both internally and externally.
  • Prioritize communication and manage candidate and hiring-manager expectations throughout the recruiting process to improve offer acceptance and candidate experience.
  • Build and maintain relationships with potential candidates, universities, colleges, and dental-related entities.
  • Align priorities and activities with recruiting department standards for candidate engagement and productivity metrics defined by the Director of Recruiting.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as company policies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Dental or medical industry experience is preferred but not required.
  • A year or more of experience in high-volume full-cycle recruiting is highly preferred.
  • SHRM-CP or other Human Resources or Talent Acquisition certifications are a plus.

About the company

SGA Dental Partners is a dentist-owned and dentist-led network that partners with local dentists to run high-quality dental practices in hometown communities across the Southeast. It provides clinicians with clinical autonomy while offering back-office support, resources, and scale. Revenue comes from patient fees for services such as check-ups, cleanings, and treatments. The business model uses economies of scale and collective bargaining power to negotiate better terms with suppliers and insurers. Unlike many corporate dental groups, SGA Dental emphasizes preserving clinician independence and a strong patient experience in everyday care. The company’s goal is to continually improve the lives of patients, partner dentists, and team members by delivering timely, convenient, and comfortable dental care and empowering its staff to succeed.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$350M

Headquarters

Richmond Hill, Georgia

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 merger created over 250 locations, expanding purchasing power immediately.
  • North Carolina removed DSO pre-approval on July 7, 2026, speeding affiliations.
  • SGA's website highlighted industry-leading retention and same-store growth entering late 2026.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 integration of three DSOs creates execution risk through 2027.
  • The $350 million credit facility raises refinancing pressure if growth slows.
  • North Carolina still bans non-dentist control; board enforcement can disrupt future deals.

What makes SGA Dental Partners unique

  • Dentist-owned SGA kept clinical autonomy while joining 500-plus dentists across 26 states.
  • June 2026 merger unified SGA, Gen4, and Modis under one leadership team.
  • SGA combines specialty depth and Southeast roots with proprietary doctor recruiting and retention.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Scrub Allowance

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
PR Newswire
Jul 30th, 2024
Thurston Group Portfolio Company SGA Dental Partners Secures $350 Million in Financing to Drive Expansion

/PRNewswire/ -- Thurston Group, a leading healthcare-focused private equity firm, is pleased to announce placement of a new $350 million credit facility at its...

PR Newswire
Sep 26th, 2023
Tusk Partners Advises Lane Perio In Its Sale To Sga Dental Partners, A Portfolio Company Of Thurston Group…

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TUSK Partners ("TUSK") the premiere dental-focused M&A Advisor, advised Lane Perio in its affiliation with SGA Dental Partners, a portfolio company of Thurston Group. The transaction was led by Yazen Abusad, Associate of Mergers & Acquisitions at TUSK Partners. Alex Cherniavsky and Sam Lupton spearheaded the diligence and analytics efforts for TUSK.Under the leadership of Dr. John Lane, Lane Perio is a leading periodontal group in the Alabama. With 2-clinic locations, Lane Perio has provided first-class dentistry care to the tens of thousands of patients in its surrounding community.Dr