Associate General Dentist
Listed compensation
$195K - $221K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- Benefits/Perks
- Careers Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Dentist to join the team at our busy practice. The ideal candidate should have an excellent bedside manner and be committed to providing care that makes patients feel like family. Our facility is modern, updated, and equipped with everything you need to provide high-quality dentistry. If you have a passion for dental care and are looking to work alongside other equally caring and committed professionals, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Provide thorough examinations to determine overall dental health and evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
- Diagnose and treat dental problems including root canals, extractions, and restoration
- Perform dental care treatments including x-rays, fillings, sealants, and cosmetic dental services
- Consult with other dental specialists when necessary
- Supervise staff
- Provide education to patients on oral hygiene and use of orthodontics and dental appliances
- Adhere to strict health and safety guidelines
Qualifications
DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree from an ADA-accredited dental school is required
- Board Certified and/or Board Eligible in General Dentistry
- Current state license
- Previous experience in clinical or private practice
- CPR, BLS, and NPI certifications
- Deep understanding of dental standards and dental medicine trends
- Excellent bedside manner
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate General Dentist at Aesthetica Dental Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% 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 ~$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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $195k–$221k | Dentist median $221k (middle half $193k–$275k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$188k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in California | 568 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment568 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 581 in the last 30 days | 413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
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$220k-$340kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Aesthetica Dental Group
Benefits & Perks
Living in Los Angeles
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $922k≈ 4.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,772/mo≈ 17% 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.