Dentist - Part Time
Listed compensation
$115k-$300k
The week · per this posting3-day week
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Job Description
Part-Time General Dentist | Escondido, California
Earning Potential: $115,000–$300,000+ Annually | Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Build Your Practice. Enjoy Your Flexibility.
Gentle Dental is seeking a part-time General Dentist to join our established Del Lago practice in Escondido, California!
This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist looking for a consistent three-day schedule, a strong patient base, clinical autonomy, and the support of an experienced team.
At Gentle Dental, we believe exceptional patient care begins with supporting our doctors. Our group practice model provides the right balance of professional independence and operational support, allowing you to focus on delivering comprehensive care while building lasting patient relationships.
Why Join Gentle Dental?
- Clinical Autonomy: Practice dentistry with the freedom to make treatment decisions based on your patients' needs and your professional judgment.
- Established Patient Base: Join an existing practice with opportunities to build meaningful patient relationships and provide comprehensive care.
- Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced clinical and operational professionals who help keep your day running smoothly.
- Modern Technology: Access tools and resources designed to support efficient, high-quality dentistry.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent three-day schedule with flexibility for your life outside the office.
- Professional Growth: Benefit from collaboration with fellow providers, continuing education opportunities, and the resources of an established dental organization.
Position Details
- Location: Gentle Dental Del Lago
- Address: 3440 Del Lago Boulevard, Suite C, Escondido, CA 92029
- Schedule: Part-Time, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
- Earning Potential: $115,000–$300,000+ annually
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental program
- Active California dental license or ability to obtain one
- Current DEA registration, as required
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to dentistry
Why Escondido?
Located in beautiful North San Diego County, Escondido offers the best of Southern California living without the hustle of downtown San Diego. Enjoy year-round sunshine, nearby hiking trails, local wineries, and easy access to beaches, mountains, and everything San Diego has to offer.
With a welcoming community and plenty to explore, Escondido is a great place to build your career while enjoying life outside the office.
Practice Dentistry Your Way
Whether you're looking to complement an existing schedule or find a consistent part-time opportunity, Gentle Dental Del Lago offers the flexibility, autonomy, and support to build a rewarding practice.
Join a team that values your clinical expertise, supports your professional growth, and empowers you to make a meaningful difference in your patients' lives.
Apply today and discover what makes Gentle Dental different!
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will provide comprehensive dental care while maintaining clinical autonomy within an established practice. They will work collaboratively with an experienced team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and build lasting relationships.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$208k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $187k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
Living in Escondido
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $801k≈ 7.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,547/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 111.9
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.