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F Shafa Dental
Palm Desert, California

Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • 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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Dental examinationsDiagnosisOral hygiene educationClinical practice

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 30% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs

10
<$280k
9
$280k-340k
2
$340k-400k
3
$400k-460k
2
$460k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Endodontist

Freedom Dental Health · Wilmington, Delaware

$500K+
#2

Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas

$230k-$461k
#3

Dentist – DDS / DMD

$300k-$450k
#4

Dentist

$150k-$400k
+ 30 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.

Living in Palm Desert

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$606k
Typical market rent
$2,677/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

Benefits & Perks

Bonus based on performance
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Competitive compensation