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Eureka, California

Northern California Coastal Dentist | Up to $225K + $15K Sign-On + $300K Loan Repayment

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$183k-$225k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Northern California Coastal Dentist | Up to $225K + $15K Sign-On + $300K Loan Repayment

Full Time | Community Dentistry | Coastal California Lifestyle

  • Kerry Martin, MSN, RN
  • Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
  • Call or Text: 608-216-2928
  • Email: kerry@heartlinestaffing.com
  • LinkedIn: View Kerry's LinkedIn

Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Dentist in Eureka, California.

Position Overview

  • Mission-driven outpatient dentistry opportunity serving both pediatric and adult patients within a collaborative, team-based environment
  • Join a highly supportive dental organization focused on delivering accessible care to diverse and underserved populations
  • Opportunity to practice comprehensive dentistry while living along California's Northern Coast surrounded by redwood forests and Humboldt Bay

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Base compensation up to $225,000 annually
  • $15,000 sign-on bonus
  • Up to $20,000 relocation support available
  • NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility ranging from $75,000 to $300,000
  • $5,000 annual professional expense card including licensing, DEA, CE, equipment, and fitted loupes
  • Strong six-month mentorship and onboarding program
  • Team-based dental environment with established workflows and support staff
  • Coastal Northern California lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation and scenic Pacific coastline

Schedule & Practice Model

  • Monday through Friday schedule
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Approximately 50/50 pediatric and adult patient mix
  • Team-supported outpatient dental practice
  • In-house pediatric referral support available

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive general dentistry services for children and adults
  • Perform routine and complex procedures including extractions and molars
  • Collaborate closely with dental support staff and multidisciplinary teams
  • Participate in quality improvement and team-based care initiatives
  • Refer advanced pediatric cases internally as appropriate

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $183,000 – $225,000 annually
  • $15,000 sign-on bonus
  • $10,000 relocation reimbursement
  • Additional $10,000 relocation assistance for qualifying family relocation
  • 29 days paid time off including CME, holidays, and sick time
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Loan repayment eligibility through NHSC and federal programs
  • Laptop and cell phone provided
  • $5,000 annual professional expense card
  • Strong onboarding and mentorship support
  • Spanish language differential pay available

Requirements

  • DDS or DMD REQUIRED
  • Active California dental license or ability to obtain REQUIRED
  • Comfortable treating pediatric and adult patients REQUIRED
  • Experience with extractions and complex procedures preferred
  • Commitment to mission-driven and community-focused dentistry REQUIRED
  • Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care REQUIRED

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many providers prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting's system.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general dentistry services for both pediatric and adult patients in a team-based outpatient setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to perform routine and complex procedures while participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pediatric dentistryMolar proceduresClinical documentationTreatment planning

General Dentistry Career Context

Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 264 active listings.

Of the 46 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 39% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$204k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $184k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 20 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
Loan repayment
25% this job
Relocation assistance
20% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dentist listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Eureka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,654/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

$15,000 sign-on bonus
Up to $20,000 relocation support
NHSC and federal loan repayment eligibility ($75,000-$300,000)
$5,000 annual professional expense card
29 days PTO including CME, holidays, and sick time
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Laptop and cell phone provided
Six-month mentorship and onboarding program