Managing Dentist
Listed compensation
$185k-$220k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
If you’re ready for the next level, we have a Managing Dentist position in which you are responsible for the office operations and performance along with the office business manager. The Managing Dentist performs most of the new patient exams, mentors new dentists, and coordinates care for patients with the Specialists.
- Here's a few reasons why dentists love to work with us:
- Doctors have autonomy in creating treatment plans while providing direct care to their patients
We are an established organization with an expert Clinical & operations leadership team focused on giving our patients the best experience
Offices receive corporate support from departments including: Billing, Marketing, Call Center, Procurement, IT, Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, and more!
- Benefits for FT Providers
- Office profitability incentive program
- Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Continuing Education
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and evaluations to diagnose dental problems
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients
- Perform a wide range of procedures, including fillings, cleanings, extractions, and root canals
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, including X-rays and treatment histories
- Refer patients to specialists (like orthodontists or oral surgeons) for complex treatments
- Mentor and build good rapport with office staff
- Partner with operational leadership to achieve production goals, uphold clinical excellence, and continuously improve workflows
- Ensure all work is compliant with safety, OSHA, and infection control standards
Qualifications
- DMD or DDS from accredited dental school
- Active, unrestricted state dental license or in the process of obtaining a license upon graduation
- 3+ years experience as a practicing dentist
- CPR/BLS certification
- DEA certification
NPI Number
Western Dental Services, Inc. and all relevant affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$203k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $183k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $185k–$220k | Dentist median $235k (middle half $193k–$275k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$183k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in California | 584 active | 5,821 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 5% offer loan repayment584 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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