Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon: Bakersfield, CA

SALT Dental Partners | Opening Summer 2027

About the Opportunity

SALT Dental Partners is opening a new oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Bakersfield, California, and we're looking for a surgeon to lead it from the start. This is a full-time, five-day-a-week position with a strong compensation package, a sign-on bonus, and the chance to earn equity in the business you help build.

Bakersfield is a large and underserved market for specialty surgical care. You'll have the opportunity to establish yourself as the go-to surgeon for referring dentists across the region, with SALT Dental Partners handling the business side so you can focus on patients.

Compensation and Benefits

• $550,000 annual guarantee vs. 35% of adjusted production (whichever is greater)

• $50,000 sign-on bonus

• Earned equity options, giving you a real stake in the practice's long-term success

• Malpractice insurance reimbursement through OMSNIC

• Continuing education (CE) allowance

• Medical and dental benefits

• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Schedule

• Full-time, 5 days per week

• Anticipated opening: Summer 2027

What You'll Do

• Perform a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including dentoalveolar surgery, complex extractions, and wisdom teeth removal

• Place dental implants and perform bone grafting and sinus augmentation procedures

• Manage and treat facial trauma, pathology, and orthognathic cases as your training and the practice's capabilities allow

• Provide IV sedation and general anesthesia in an office-based setting

• Build and maintain referral relationships with general dentists and other specialists throughout the Bakersfield area

• Help shape the clinical workflows, patient experience, and culture of a new practice

• Work with the SALT Dental Partners team on operations, marketing, and growth

Requirements and Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

• Completion of a CODA-accredited residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (MD degree is a plus but not required)

• Active California dental license, or eligibility for licensure, in good standing

• California General Anesthesia and Deep Sedation Permit, or eligibility to obtain one, as required by the Dental Board of California

• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain), ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification

• Board certification or eligibility with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Proficiency in implant surgery, including digital planning and guided surgery

• Strong clinical judgment, surgical skill, and commitment to patient safety

• Excellent communication skills with patients, referring doctors, and staff

• An entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset and a desire to build a practice

• Recent graduates are welcome to apply, and experience is a plus

What We Offer

• A brand-new, purpose-built practice designed around surgical care

• Business support from SALT Dental Partners, including HR, billing, marketing, credentialing, and compliance

• Meaningful equity participation as you help the practice grow

• A strong guaranteed income with significant upside tied to production

• The chance to be the founding surgeon in a growing market

About Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield is the largest city in Kern County, with a growing population and a lower cost of living than much of California. It offers easy access to Los Angeles, the Central Coast, and the Sierra Nevada, along with a family-friendly community and a strong need for specialty healthcare.