Full Time or Part Time TEMPORARY Dentist

At Gentle Dental , we're seeking a Part-Time General Dentist who has a passion for endodontic treatment and wants to dedicate the majority of their practice to root canal therapy and related endodontic procedures within the scope of general dentistry in California.
You'll work alongside General Dentists and Specialists in a collaborative environment, receiving a consistent flow of internal referrals while maintaining the clinical autonomy to provide exceptional patient care.
Office Location
~ Gentle Dental Palo Alto - 853 Middlefield Road, Suite 1, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Why Join Gentle Dental?
Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare services that improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
We combine the advantages of group practice with clinical autonomy, allowing our doctors to focus on patient care while we provide the operational support, technology, and resources needed to succeed.
Established patient base with immediate production opportunities

• Clinical autonomy within the scope of general dentistry
• This position is designed for General Dentists who enjoy providing endodontic care within the scope permitted by California law.

Root canal therapy on anterior teeth

• Root canal therapy on premolars
• Molar root canal therapy
• Endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning
• Emergency endodontic treatment
• Management of endodontic emergencies and dental pain
• Patient scheduling will be structured to maximize efficiency while allowing sufficient clinical time for high-quality endodontic treatment.

Requires 1 day per week with flexibility to add additional days based on the desired schedule of the Doctor.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Additional Pre-Tax Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Partial California License and DEA Reimbursement after two years
• Employee Assistance Program

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

• Active California dental license (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
• Current DEA registration, CPR certification, and NPI
• Commitment to evidence-based dentistry and exceptional patient care
• Excellent communication and treatment planning skills
• Interest in building an endodontic-focused practice

Unlike a traditional General Dentist role, this position allows you to spend the majority of your clinical time performing the procedures you enjoy most.
A steady stream of internal referrals from an established network of providers

~ If you're a General Dentist who enjoys saving natural teeth through endodontic care and wants to build an endodontic-focused practice without completing a specialty residency, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help patients preserve their smiles—one tooth at a time.
Employment Type: Full Time