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Aava International
Riverside, California

Associate Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$208k-$260k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule

Opportunity for Advancement

Are you a passionate and experienced dentist looking for a busy, high-quality practice where your skills will be fully utilized and appreciated? Join our well-established, productive PPO and cash-based dental office, part of a prestigious dental group with a strong reputation and loyal patient base.

We are seeking a dedicated Associate Dentist who values quality patient care and can thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Our office is fully equipped with the latest technology, and our well-trained team is here to support you every step of the way. If you're confident in your work, committed to excellence, and ready to walk into a full schedule, apply now.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform a wide range of dental procedures with precision, including routine treatments and comprehensive care.
  • Utilize cutting-edge technology to ensure thorough and accurate diagnosis and treatment.
  • Apply strong chairside skills and in-depth knowledge of dentistry to create positive patient experiences.
  • Supervise and manage the overall operations of both front and back-office staff, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality care.
  • Prioritize quality patient care in every aspect of the practice.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience performing dentistry in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in placing implants, performing wisdom teeth extractions, and completing all endodontic treatments is a huge plus.
  • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ambitious and motivated to grow within a thriving practice.
  • Current dental license, DEA certification, and CPR/BLS certification required.

If you are an experienced dentist looking for a long-term, ambitious role in a supportive and forward-thinking practice, we would love to hear from you!

Location: On-site

Apply today and take the next step in your dental career with us!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Treatment planningStaff managementOperations management

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 42 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 43% have no call, 79% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$234k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $211k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$208k–$260kDentist median $219k (middle half $187k–$275k)49 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$211k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in California582 active5,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 43% no call · 79% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 18 employers
7
<$265k
8
$265k-310k
4
$310k-355k
0
$355k-400k
4
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 18 employers
CME allowance
70%
401k / retirement match
70%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas

$230k-$461k
#3

General Dentist

$230k-$400k
#4

Dentist

$150k-$400k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement

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.