Associate Dentist - Dr. Gary Ackerman
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Job Description
Exceptional Associate Dentist Opportunity in Sacramento, CA
Mosaic Dental Collective is a well-established, patient-centered group of providers with practices in California, Washington and Idaho. We are excited to welcome a talented Associate Dentist to Dr. Ackerman's practice in Carmichael, CA. This is a unique opportunity that offers practice ownership, along with a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to live and work in one of Northern California's most desirable family-friendly communities.
Why Join Us?
Equity & Ownership Opportunity: We’re offering a clear pathway to equity and future practice ownership. Ideal for an associate seeking to build a stable, long-term career with shared success.
Modern, Established Practice: Our state-of-the-art facility with digital workflow and loyal patient base.
Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative team of experienced professionals dedicated to excellence in patient care and continuing education.
What We’re Looking For
- DMD/DDS from an accredited U.S. dental school
- Active California dental license (or ability to obtain)
- Commitment to excellence in patient care and clinical outcomes
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Interest in long-term partnership and leadership within the practice
What We Offer
- Equity and Future Practice Ownership Opportunity
- Competitive Compensation with production-based incentives
Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
Annual Reimbursement For
- Malpractice Insurance
- Continuing Education (CE)
- Professional Association Dues and Licensing Fees
- State-of-the-Art Technology
- Strong Referral Network and loyal patient base
- Collaborative and experienced support team
- Work-life balance in a thriving, yet relaxed environment
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality dental care to patients within a modern, established practice environment. Collaborate with a team of professionals while working toward long-term partnership and practice ownership.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DMD or DDS degree from an accredited U.S. dental school and possess an active California dental license. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to clinical excellence are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Mosaic Dental Collective holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 14 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 30% 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Carmichael
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $525k
- Typical market rent
- $1,741/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 106.7
- 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 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.