Associate General Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

Our practice is seeking an experienced, highly skilled Associate General Dentist to join our established, quality-focused dental practice.

This position will initially be one day per week , with the opportunity to add additional days based on clinical quality, patient satisfaction, reliability, productivity, and overall performance.

Our practice has a high clinical standard and a demanding patient base. We are looking for a confident dentist who can provide excellent treatment independently, communicate effectively with patients, and deliver consistently high-quality results. This is not an entry-level position, and we are not currently considering new graduates.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive examinations and diagnose dental conditions accurately
• Provide high-quality preventive, restorative, and general dental treatment
• Deliver predictable direct restorations, crowns, bridges, and other routine general dentistry procedures
• Present treatment recommendations clearly and confidently
• Educate patients and involve them in treatment decisions
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely clinical documentation
• Work collaboratively with the owner dentist, specialists, hygienists, assistants, and administrative team
• Maintain excellent patient service and clinical efficiency without compromising quality

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of five years of clinical experience preferred
• California dental license in good standing
• Strong restorative dentistry skills
• Excellent diagnostic and treatment-planning abilities
• Comfortable managing a busy and clinically demanding schedule
• Detail-oriented and committed to high-quality dentistry
• Professional, dependable, efficient, and receptive to feedback
• Strong interpersonal and patient-communication skills
• Able to build patient trust and support case acceptance
• Interested in developing a long-term relationship with the practice

Experience with comprehensive treatment planning, anterior dentistry, implant restorations, clear aligners, endodontics, oral surgery, or digital dentistry is a plus, but not required.

About Our Practice

We are a modern, specialist-owned dental practice that provides high-level comprehensive care in a welcoming and professional environment. Our office emphasizes preventive care, accurate diagnosis, patient education, ethical treatment planning, and excellent clinical outcomes.

Our practice accepts PPO and private-pay patients and offers patients access to advanced technology and specialty-level care. The associate will benefit from an experienced clinical team, strong systems, and the opportunity to collaborate with dental specialists.

Schedule and Growth Opportunity

• Part-time position starting at one day per week
• Potential to add additional days based on performance and practice needs
• Exact day to be discussed
• Established clinical and administrative support team

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. Compensation structure will be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief introduction describing:

• Your clinical experience
• The procedures you perform confidently
• Your current availability
• The type of practice environment you are seeking
• Why you believe you would be a strong fit for a high-quality, patient-focused practice

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.