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Associate Dentist

Silver Creek Dental Partners, LLC·Santa Monica, California

$200,000 - $300,000/yr·Part Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care and diagnose conditions to create empowering treatment plans. Build long-term patient relationships while collaborating with a clinical and administrative team.

Associate dentist

Location

  • Santa
  • Monica
  • Family
  • Dentistry,
  • Santa
  • Monica,
  • CA 90404
  • Compensation: $300,000–$370,000 annually

About the opportunity

Santa Monica Family Dentistry is seeking an experienced Associate Dentist to join our well-established, patient-focused practice in the heart of Santa Monica. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who enjoys comprehensive dentistry, values long-term patient relationships, and is looking to grow within a collaborative and supportive practice.

Located just minutes from the beach, our practice combines a modern clinical environment with a strong reputation in the community, an experienced team, and a loyal patient base.

  • Practice highlights
  • Over $3 million in annual production
  • More than 3,000 active patients
  • 50+ new patients each month
  • Fee-for-Service and PPO practice (No Denti-Cal or HMOs)
  • Eight fully equipped operatories
  • Strong hygiene program
  • CBCT technology on-site
  • Established patient flow with excellent treatment opportunities
  • Collaborative and team-oriented culture

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive dental care with a focus on quality, patient-centered treatment
  • Diagnose conditions and present treatment plans that educate and empower patients
  • Build lasting relationships through exceptional communication and compassionate care
  • Collaborate with an experienced clinical and administrative team
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold the highest standards of patient care

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Active California dental license
  • Five or more years of general dentistry experience preferred
  • Strong communication and case presentation skills
  • Commitment to comprehensive, high-quality dentistry
  • Team-oriented with a growth mindset
  • Compensation & benefits
  • Competitive earning potential of $300,000–$370,000 annually
  • Compensation based on 30% of net production
  • Malpractice insurance fully paid by the practice
  • Full benefits package
  • Continuing education and professional development support
  • Mentorship and collaboration with experienced doctors

Benefits

include:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Retirement plan

If you're looking for a practice that offers clinical autonomy, a collaborative culture, modern technology, and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in one of Southern California's premier coastal communities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the team at Santa Monica Family Dentistry.

Requirements

Requires a DDS or DMD degree and an active California dental license. Five or more years of general dentistry experience is preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Compassionate Care
  • Treatment Planning
  • Patient Communication
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Comprehensive Dentistry
  • Patient Diagnosis
  • Case Presentation
  • Collaborative Care

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
$200,000 - $300,000/yr
Location
Santa Monica, California
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
SC

Hiring organization

Silver Creek Dental Partners, LLC

Silver Creek Dental Partners is a boutique Dental Support Organization (DSO) formed to provide unparalleled management services to general dentistry practices throughout California. We believe very deeply in applying unique core philosophies in doing so, and we aspire to...

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size11-50 employees
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California associate dentist market context

California associate dentist roles are typically in steady demand, especially in practices serving growing communities and high-volume patient bases. Competition often centers on clinical experience, licensure readiness, and comfort with production-based compensation, while malpractice coverage is a practical requirement. Review the original posting carefully and confirm your license, experience, and insurance details before applying; this platform’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the source job description to save you research time.

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