Associate Dentist
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Associate Dentist Job Overview
The ideal candidate for this position has worked with patients of all ages, is proficient in performing regular checkups and complex dental procedures, and is committed to the highest quality of patient care. Those who are qualified and in search of a long-term career opportunity in a cutting-edge practice are encouraged to submit an application today. We offer base daily pay in addition to production incentives.
Requirements
- Associate Dentist Qualifications
- DDS, DMD or DD required
- Current license to practice dentistry
- Valid malpractice liability insurance
- At least 2 years clinical experience at a dental practice
- Dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care to patients
- Excellent communication skills
- Friendly and professional demeanor
Key Responsibilities
Perform regular dental checkups and complex dental procedures for patients of all ages. Ensure the highest quality of patient care within a cutting-edge practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist at Dental Views 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.
Dentistry Career Context
Dental Views holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 5 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
| 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 | not listed | Dentist median $219k (middle half $187k–$275k)46 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA 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 Dentistry listings | 213 in the last 30 days | 209 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Dental Views | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
Top Dentist Jobs
24 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
19 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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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.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Riverside
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $598k
- Typical market rent
- $2,427/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 31 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 106.4
- 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 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.