Dentist
Listed compensation
$234k-$338k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Benefits/Perks
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
- 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
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% 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 ~$286k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $258k 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 | $234k–$338k | Dentist median $219k (middle half $187k–$275k)46 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$258k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in California | 589 active | 5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California healthcare professional listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 4% offer loan repayment589 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Top Dentist Jobs
22 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
22 jobs · 17 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
19 jobs · 17 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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General Dentist
$150k-$350kLead Dentist
$250k-$350kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Saman Edalat DDS
Benefits & Perks
Living in Whittier
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $809k
- Typical market rent
- $2,402/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.