Associate Dentist
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Associate Dentist Job Overview
The ideal candidate for this position has worked with patients of all ages, is proficient in performing regular checkups and complex dental procedures, and is committed to the highest quality of patient care. Those who are qualified and in search of a long-term career opportunity in a cutting-edge practice are encouraged to submit an application today. We offer base daily pay in addition to production incentives.
Requirements
- Associate Dentist Qualifications
- DDS, DMD or DD required
- Current license to practice dentistry
- Valid malpractice liability insurance
- At least 2 years clinical experience at a dental practice
- Dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care to patients
- Excellent communication skills
- Friendly and professional demeanor
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will perform regular checkups and complex dental procedures for patients of all ages. They are expected to maintain the highest quality of patient care within a cutting-edge practice.
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, 2% are remote, 38% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $219k (middle half $192k–$275k)45 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in California | 569 active | 5,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Top Dentist Jobs
32 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
27 jobsAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
26 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
General Dentist
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas
Dentist
Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas
General Dentist
$230k-$400kDentist
$150k-$400kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Fullerton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $976k
- Typical market rent
- $2,888/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 31 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.