Part-Time

Dental Hygienist

SGA Dental Partners

SGA Dental Partners

51-200 employees

Dentist-owned practice network delivering patient care

Compensation Overview

$45/hr

Southern Pines, NC, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • A dental hygiene license is required.
  • CPR certification is required.
  • A genuine interest in patient health and wellness is required.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver preventive care and educate patients on oral hygiene.
  • Perform cleanings, periodontal therapy, and take radiographs.
  • Collaborate with the clinical team to support overall patient care.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience is preferred.

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

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$350M

Headquarters

Richmond Hill, Georgia

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 merger expanded scale, giving SGA stronger purchasing power and referral density.
  • SGA added its 100th location and now markets more than 250 dental sites.
  • Thurston-backed platform can keep buying practices and recruiting specialists across the Southeast.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 integration of Gen4 and Modis risks distracted leadership and service inconsistency.
  • The $350 million credit facility increases leverage pressure if reimbursement slows or dentists churn.
  • Texas labor litigation against affiliated DSO entities shows employment disputes can escalate fast.

What makes SGA Dental Partners unique

  • June 2026 merger created one platform across 250+ sites and 26 states.
  • SGA says doctor retention exceeds 90% and 70% of hires come internally.
  • Dentist-owned, dentist-led structure preserves clinical autonomy while adding centralized recruiting and support.

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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

Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

13%
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