Associate Dentist
Listed compensation
$800 per day
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Please Read Before Applying
This is a production-focused, high-volume associate role designed for dentists who are comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment and motivated by performance-based compensation.
Days available: Full time
This position may not be the right fit for those seeking:
- A reduced schedule (e. g., 9–4)
- A low-volume clinical setting
- Long-term guaranteed salary structures
- Ongoing step-by-step mentorship
Compensation
- 25% of collections
- $800 per day guaranteed for the first 60 days
- No production cap
Clinical Expectations
Applicants must be comfortable performing:
- Molar root canal therapy
- Surgical and non-surgical extractions
- Comprehensive treatment planning in a fast-paced setting
This role requires clinical independence and the ability to manage a productive schedule.
Schedule: Full Time
Approximately 11-hour shifts
Our extended hours reflect patient demand and help support production opportunities.
Ideal Candidate
This opportunity may be a strong fit for dentists who:
- Are motivated by performance-based earnings
- Thrive in a busy environment
- Take ownership of clinical and financial outcomes
- Value access to strong patient flow without ownership risk
Final Note
This position offers the opportunity to build significant income as an associate in a high-demand Southern California market, supported by strong patient volume and operational systems.
We encourage applicants who are confident in their clinical abilities and interested in a production-based model to apply.'
Key Responsibilities
The associate dentist will perform high-volume clinical procedures including root canals and extractions while managing a productive schedule. They are responsible for comprehensive treatment planning and maintaining clinical and financial outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Applicants must be experienced dentists comfortable with clinical independence and high-volume production. The role requires proficiency in surgical and non-surgical procedures and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven setting.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$208k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $188k 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 | $208k | Dentist median $208k (middle half $187k–$275k)55 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$188k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in California | 165 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in California | 605 active | 5,957 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 82% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 4% offer loan repayment605 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 638 in the last 30 days | 424 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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