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General Dentist - Starting $275,000 (Santa Maria)

CaliDental·Santa Maria, California

$275,000 - $600,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 27 days ago
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About the role

Provide high-quality dental care by creating treatment plans and performing restorations and extractions. Lead clinical support staff while adhering to federal, state, and safety regulations.

We are looking for an energetic and friendly general dentist to join our team of professionals in our location in Santa Maria, California.

Associates have full autonomy in establishing their treatment plans and rendering care. We offer clinical support with direct one-on-one mentorship. You can concentrate on your area of expertise while others manage patient administrative paperwork and office staffing. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

& Duties:

  • Responsible for providing and delivering quality dental care to our patients
  • Create dental treatment plans and coordinate oral health care during patient consultations
  • Ensure treatment plan is reviewed with each family, and receive informed consents for treatments services
  • Repair decayed and broken teeth through restoration techniques, potentially extract teeth, and restore edentulous areas
  • Adhere to all federal and government regulations, including the state dental board rules and regulations, HIPAA and OSHA regulations
  • Provide leadership and direction to clinical support staff in all areas of patient treatment
  • Consistently portray a positive working attitude that fosters a pleasant work environment

Compensation & Benefits

  • $800 - $1,200 Daily Minimum Guarantee (amount based on experience)
  • 33% of Net Production or Daily minimum, the higher of the two with an earning potential of $275,000.00 to $600,000.00 annually
  • Possibility of making up to 35% of net production based on tenure. The longer you stay, the more you make
  • 401k matching
  • Paid Vacation and Sick time
  • Insurance (Medical, vision, dental, long term disability, FSA, HSA and more!)
  • Malpractice Coverage
  • License Fee Reimbursement
  • $2,000 annual credit for Continuing Education
  • Sponsorship for OPT, TN, H1-B & Permanent Residency
  • One-One Coaching

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years experience
  • CA Dental License
  • DEA License

Salary Range

$275,000.00 To $600,000.00 Annually

Nothing in this job description restricts CaliDental’s right to assign or reassign job duties and responsibilities for this position at any time.

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Saturdays as needed

Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience and hold both a CA Dental License and a DEA License.

  • professional certificate
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Patient Consultation
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Dental Treatment Planning
  • Oral Health Care
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Restoration Techniques

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$275,000 - $600,000/yr
Location
Santa Maria, California
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
CA

Hiring organization

CaliDental

With more than 25 years experience in Clinical and Dental management, CaliDental is a fast-growing private dental group with offices in Santa Barbara, SLO, Ventura, Bakersfield, Seaside, Lancaster and Kern County California. CaliDental’s philosophy revolves around preventive...

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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California dental roles need licensed experience

In California, dental assistant roles with orthodontic experience are often competitive because employers typically look for candidates who can step into patient flow, imaging, and chairside support with minimal onboarding. For this role, a valid RDA license and X-ray license are required, and orthodontic experience is essential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure and orthodontic background before applying.

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