Associate Dentist - Part-Time | Saturdays

Associate Dentist Opportunity

The Staff Pad has partnered with a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center in Ontario, California, committed to improving the health and well-being of underserved communities and we are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Dentist to provide care and support for the organization's Saturday clinic. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive oral healthcare to underserved populations while working within a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare organization.

Schedule: Part-Time | Saturdays | Occasional weekdays coverage available

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Provider incentive bonus opportunity
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site
• Paid sick time
• Dedicated support team, including Dental Assistants, Hygienists, and Front Office staff
• Clinical mentorship and support from the Dental Supervisor and Chief Dental Officer
• Opportunity to develop a long-term employment relationship with a growing organization

What You'll Do

As an Associate Dentist, you will provide high-quality preventive, restorative, and emergency dental care to both children and adults in a fast-paced Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment. You will play a key role in improving oral health outcomes while supporting patient education, team development, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis, treatment planning, oral examinations, restorative procedures, crown and bridge work, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics, and minor oral surgery
• Initiate and interpret diagnostic x-rays and laboratory studies
• Administer and prescribe anesthetics, medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate
• Refer patients to specialty providers and other care services when indicated
• Educate patients and families on oral health, disease prevention, and treatment options
• Direct, coordinate, and supervise the clinical activities of Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists
• Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and dental providers in an integrated care setting
• Support clinic quality, productivity, and patient satisfaction initiatives
• Participate in staff training, community health promotion & safety/compliance programs
• Partner with the Chief Dental Officer to support clinic productivity, scheduling, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and organizational regulations, policies, and safety standards

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications Required

• DDS or DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school
• Current, valid, and unrestricted California Dental License
• Minimum 2 years of clinical dental practice experience
• Current DEA registration and CPR certification (BCLS/ACLS)
• Experience treating both pediatric and adult patients
• Proficiency with Electronic Dental Records (EDR/EHR)
• Strong clinical, communication, leadership, listening and customer service skills

Preferred

• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community health center setting
• Experience with NextGen EDR
• Bilingual English/Spanish

The Ideal Candidate You are:

• Passionate about serving underserved communities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• An effective leader, mentor, and team player
• Skilled at building trust with patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Committed to quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and continuous learning

Success in This Role

Success is measured by quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, treatment completion rates, and productivity goals. Successful Providers would:

• Quickly adapt to clinic workflows and Electronic Dental Record (EDR) systems
• Maintain a full patient schedule of approximately 15+ patients per 8-hour day
• Consistently achieve established quality and productivity benchmarks

At this facility, it is believed that everyone deserves access to high-quality oral healthcare. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact while working alongside a dedicated and supportive team, we encourage you to apply today!