Associate Dentist
Listed compensation
$800 per day
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Please Read Before Applying
This is a production-focused, high-volume associate role designed for dentists who are comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment and motivated by performance-based compensation.
Days available: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
This position may not be the right fit for those seeking
A reduced schedule (e. g., 9–4)
A low-volume clinical setting
Long-term guaranteed salary structures
Ongoing step-by-step mentorship
Compensation
25% of collections
$800 per day guaranteed for the first 60 days
No production cap
Clinical Expectations
Applicants must be comfortable performing:
Molar root canal therapy
Surgical and non-surgical extractions
Comprehensive treatment planning in a fast-paced setting
This role requires clinical independence and the ability to manage a productive schedule.
Schedule
Full Time
Approximately 11-hour shifts
Our extended hours reflect patient demand and help support production opportunities.
Ideal Candidate
This opportunity may be a strong fit for dentists who:
Are motivated by performance-based earnings
Thrive in a busy environment
Take ownership of clinical and financial outcomes
Value access to strong patient flow without ownership risk
Final Note
This position offers the opportunity to build significant income as an associate in a high-demand Southern California market, supported by strong patient volume and operational systems.
We encourage applicants who are confident in their clinical abilities and interested in a production-based model to apply.'
Key Responsibilities
Perform high-volume clinical dental procedures including root canals and extractions. Manage a productive schedule while maintaining high standards of clinical and financial outcomes.
Requirements
Applicants must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment. The role requires clinical independence and the ability to perform complex dental procedures.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$208k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $188k 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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