General Dentist
Listed compensation
$82/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
A facility North of Napa, CA is seeking a Dentist to join their team! Open to New Grads! Signing Bonus Available!
Starting Compensation: $82.00/hr (with increase based on years of experience)
Dentist Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent opportunity
- Schedule: Mon-Fri; Day shift
General Dentistry
Provide comprehensive dental care, including examinations, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and preventive treatments.
Diagnose oral health conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients on oral hygiene, and maintain accurate clinical records.
Dentist Qualifications
- Must have or be eligible to obtain California Dental license
- New Graduates welcome to apply!
- CPR require upon hire
About the Location
- Small coastal community known for scenic ocean views and rugged shoreline.
- Features a relaxed atmosphere with local shops, restaurants, galleries, and historic buildings.
- Offers outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, fishing, and exploring nearby natural areas.
- Surrounded by forests and coastal landscapes, making it a popular destination for nature lovers.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care including examinations, cleanings, and restorative procedures. Diagnose oral health conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and maintain accurate clinical records.
Requirements
Must hold or be eligible for a California Dental license. CPR certification is required upon hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Ironside Human Resources a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
General Dentistry Career Context
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 171 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$154k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in California | 568 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment568 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 581 in the last 30 days | 413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Ironside Human Resources | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index171 active listings |
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$220k-$340kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
Living in Napa
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $821k
- Typical market rent
- $2,815/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 112.6
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Napa, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.