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Ampla Health
Orland, CA, USA

General Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$175k-$262k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Orland Dental - Orland, CA
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $174900.00 - $262400.00Salary

General Purpose

The Dentist is responsible for providing quality dental care for Ampla Health patients. Along with treating dental patient’s diseases, a strong emphasis shall be placed on the education and prevention of oral disease processes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 1) Practices general dentistry including: a. Preventive care – OHI, sealants, etc. b. Diagnosis- treatment plans, referrals, follow-ups c. Restorative dentistry d. Oral surgery e. Periodontics f. Endodontics g.

Prosthodontics – fixed and removable 2) Make specialty orthodontic referral recommendations when necessary 3) Follow clinic protocols 4) Maintains complete and legible records of treatment and initial or sign all chart entries 5) Complies with OSHA, and HIPPA guidelines 6) Stay updated on ICD diagnostic, and billing codes 7) Still maintain quality productivity standards as determined by the CDO 8) Meets all the contractual requirements 9) Attends mandatory meetings 10) Other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS: 1.

Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors 2. Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions 3.

Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things 4. Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 1. Valid license to practice dentistry in the State of California 2. Current DEA registration 3. Current CPR certificate 4.

One year experience recommended 5. Meets all CME requirements as required by the State of California 6. Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS: 1. Must have neat and legible handwriting 2.

Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly 3. Must be able to interact with the public WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Works well with patients, co-worker and vendors in a generally comfortable environment office. Employee must possess the following physical requirements: 1.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels) 2. Must have adequate vision to read memos, charts and other clinic documents 3. Must have high manual dexterity 4. Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work.

Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting, turning 5. May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases

Key Responsibilities

The dentist is responsible for providing quality dental care, including preventive, restorative, and surgical treatments for patients. They must also maintain accurate medical records, follow clinic protocols, and educate patients on oral disease prevention.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid license to practice dentistry in California, a current DEA registration, and a CPR certificate. At least one year of experience is recommended, along with the ability to meet physical requirements and maintain professional ethics.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationOSHA complianceHIPAA complianceICD codingDental charting

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 42 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 43% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$219k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $198k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$175k–$262kDentist median $260k (middle half $203k–$275k)403 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$198k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in California563 active5,720 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 43% no call · 76% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 20 employers
9
<$265k
7
$265k-310k
4
$310k-355k
0
$355k-400k
4
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
71%
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ampla Health

Wellness and Fitness Services
Yuba City, Ca
201-500 employees

Living in Orland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$390k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,146/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.