Pays $280k-$300k — Dentist market median is ~$215k (32 jobs)
Dentist - Monterey Coast Periodontics & Implant Dentistry - Salinas
About the Role
Full-time general dentist. $280K-$300K first year. Partnership track. Salinas, CA.
Join SGA Dental Partners as a Dentist – Monterey Coast Periodontics & Implant Dentistry in Salinas, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $280K - $300K
- CME allowance: $2,500.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Pathway to Partnership
- Full Medical and Benefits
- Licensure and DEA Expenses Covered
- ADA and State Dues Covered
- AAP Dues Covered
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with SGA Dental Partners in Salinas, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will perform diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and dental implant placement. They are responsible for providing exceptional patient care while maintaining the clinical standards of the practice.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school and possess a current California dental license. Additionally, current CPR and BLS certifications are required for the role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$290k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $262k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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