Orthodontist

Orthodontist

About this position

Associate Orthodontist

• Company: Legendary Orthodontics – Stockton
• Location: Stockton, CA
• Preferred Start Date: October 01, 2026
• Job Type: Associate / Specialty Provider
• Compensation: $1,650 per day base rate + lucrative performance bonus structure

Premier Opportunity in Northern California: Step into an established, highly productive orthodontic suite backed by a respected multi-site network across the Sacramento Valley and Central Valley. We are seeking a personable, high-efficiency clinician to lead our Stockton location starting October 2026.

Why Choose Legendary Orthodontics?

At Legendary Orthodontics, we don't just align teeth—we build lifelong confidence. Our practices across Northern California (including Stockton, Sacramento, Modesto, Roseville, Placerville, and El Dorado Hills) function as one collaborative family where high-energy clinical excellence meets genuine human connection.

When you join our Stockton practice, you step into a modern, tech-forward facility and join an elite, highly credentialed panel of orthodontic leaders:

• Dr. Andrey Gaiduchik, DDS (ABO Board-Certified): Advanced specialist in adult airway-centric expansion, MARPE, and MSE techniques, utilizing cutting-edge digital technology for smart, efficient tooth movement.
• Dr. Christian Hoybjerg, DDS, MS: Passionate advocate for transformational smile journeys, fostering a high-vibe, family-like environment for both staff and patients.
• Dr. Aimee Zakaluzny, DMD, MS (ABO Board-Certified): Former U.S. Air Force specialist and resident mentor bringing nearly two decades of combined general and orthodontic surgical expertise.
• Dr. Steven H. Scott, DDS, MS: UCLA and University of Michigan graduate with 28+ years of clinical mastery focused on functional occlusion, patient-centered care, and confidence-building.

If you thrive in a supportive environment equipped with modern digital imaging, intraoral scanning, and flexible bracket/aligner workflows, your chair is waiting!

Compensation & Position Highlights

• Guaranteed Daily Base: $1,650 per day , offering strong financial peace of mind.
• Production/Collection Bonus: Transparent, lucrative upside designed to reward high clinical throughput and strong case acceptance.
• Turnkey Support: Dedicated, bilingual (English/Spanish) RDA clinical support staff and trained treatment coordinators to handle pre-authorizations, financial presentations, and chairside prep so you can focus entirely on patient care.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• Experience: 3+ years of clinical orthodontic experience preferred, with a proven track record of strong case presentation, chairside efficiency, and high treatment conversion.
• Clinical Mastery: Exceptional diagnosis and treatment planning skills across children, teens, and adults—including complex malocclusions, Phase I/II mechanics, and clear aligner therapies (Invisalign/ClearCorrect).
• Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited U.S. dental school.
• Specialty Certification: Successful completion of an accredited U.S. Orthodontic Residency program.
• Licensure: Active (or eligible for) California Dental License and appropriate specialty credentials in good standing.
• Soft Skills: Warm, personable chairside manner with the ability to connect easily with families, explain treatment options clearly, and inspire trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based orthodontic care to a diverse patient base.
• Lead treatment consultations, present clinical findings, and answer patient/parent questions to foster high case acceptance.
• Oversee chairside delivery, wire placements, appliance adjustments, and debonding workflows alongside our skilled dental assisting team.
• Maintain accurate digital diagnostic records, treatment notes, and progress tracking.

Ready to Transform Smiles with Us?

If you are an efficient, compassionate Orthodontist ready to step into a premier practice environment starting in October 2026, we would love to connect!

This is a safety-sensitive role and requires passing a drug screen. We follow CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines to ensure a safe environment.

Legendary Orthodontics is a proud affiliate of Bluetree Dental, an organization dedicated to changing lives and dentistry. With partners across multiple states, Bluetree focuses on pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and general dentistry.

Bluetree's Mission and Vision:

• Mission: To give people something to smile about, today, and tomorrow.

Core Values That Guide Us:

• Caring: Prioritize the needs of patients, team members, and practices.
• Creative: Foster innovation and explore better ways to enhance dental care.
• Credible: Build trust through experience, education, authenticity, and unwavering commitment.
• Commitment: Stay dedicated to our values, mission, and vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital or veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other status protected by law.

The pay range for this role is: 1,650 - 1,650 USD per day (Legendary Orthodontics- Stockton)