Associate Dentist
Listed compensation
$200k-$400k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Now Hiring General Dentist – Lancaster, CA
Join a growing practice in Lancaster.
- We’re seeking a patient-focused, motivated Dentist to join our team and enjoy:
- Above-market bonus structure
- Strong patient flow
- Clinical support team
- Growth and leadership opportunities
If you’re looking for a great opportunity in a supportive, high-producing environment, we’d love to connect.
Apply today or message me directly for details!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality dental care to patients in a growing practice environment. Collaborate with the clinical support team to ensure efficient patient flow and high-producing operations.
Requirements
The candidate must be a motivated and patient-focused dentist. Professional licensure is implied as a requirement for the role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $271k 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 | $200k–$400k | Dentist median $219k (middle half $192k–$275k)52 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$271k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in California | 585 active | 5,716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 4% offer loan repayment585 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 573 in the last 30 days | 403 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Top Dentist Jobs
23 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
23 jobs · 17 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
19 jobs · 17 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About West Coast Dental Services
Benefits & Perks
Living in Lancaster
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $432k≈ 2.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,460/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 31 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 113.6
- 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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.