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Santa Rosa, California

Dentist - $20,000 Signing Bonus

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$150k-$400k

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Job Description

General Dentist – Santa ROSA, CA | Full-Time

Up to a $20,000 Signing Bonus | Predominantly PPO & Cash-Pay Practice

Gentle Dental is hiring a Full-Time General Dentist in Santa Rosa, California, offering up to a $20,000 signing bonus and the opportunity to practice in an established PPO and fee-for-service dental office.

Are you a General Dentist looking for strong earning potential, clinical autonomy, and a supportive dental team?

Join Gentle Dental Santa Rosa, where you'll have the opportunity to provide comprehensive general dentistry in a predominantly PPO and cash-pay practice.

With an established patient base, modern dental technology, and experienced clinical and operational support, you can focus on delivering exceptional care while building a rewarding dental career.

Average full-time Dentist earnings: $150,000–$400,000+

Why Join Gentle Dental Santa ROSA?

  • Up to $20,000 Signing Bonus: An additional incentive for joining our Santa Rosa dental team.
  • Predominantly PPO & Cash-Pay Practice: Work in a practice with a strong PPO and fee-for-service patient base.
  • High Earning Potential: Average full-time Dentist earnings of $150,000–$400,000+.
  • Established Patient Base: Benefit from existing patient demand and opportunities to provide comprehensive dental treatment.
  • Clinical Autonomy: Make treatment decisions based on your clinical judgment and your patients' best interests.
  • Modern Dental Technology: Access technology and resources that support efficient, high-quality patient care.
  • Experienced Support Team: Focus on dentistry while clinical and administrative teams assist with daily practice operations.
  • Collaborative Environment: Benefit from an established referral network and opportunities to work with other dental professionals.
  • Professional Growth: Access mentorship, continuing education, and potential leadership development opportunities.

General Dentist Responsibilities

As a General Dentist at Gentle Dental Santa Rosa, you'll provide comprehensive dental care while developing lasting relationships with patients.

Responsibilities Include

  • Perform comprehensive dental examinations and oral health assessments.
  • Diagnose dental conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide preventive, restorative, and general dentistry services within your clinical expertise.
  • Educate patients about oral health, treatment options, and preventive care.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment records.
  • Collaborate with dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other dental professionals.
  • Refer patients for specialty treatment when appropriate.
  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining clinical autonomy.

Santa ROSA Dental Office

Gentle Dental Santa Rosa

1421 Guerneville Road, Suite 102

Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Position: Full-Time General Dentist

Practice Type: Predominantly PPO and Cash-Pay / Fee-for-Service

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Highlights

  • Up to a $20,000 signing bonus
  • Average full-time Dentist earnings of $150,000–$400,000+
  • Established patient base with strong earning opportunities

Benefits Include

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and additional pre-tax savings options
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Additional CE reimbursement and partial California dental license and DEA reimbursement after two years

General Dentist Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Active California dental license or ability to obtain one before employment
  • Current DEA registration, CPR/BLS certification, and NPI, or ability to obtain as applicable
  • Commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered dentistry
  • Strong communication and patient relationship skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a dental care team

Grow Your Dental Career with Gentle Dental

At Gentle Dental, we're committed to providing exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare while supporting our dentists with the resources they need to succeed.

Our Santa Rosa practice offers an opportunity to build a rewarding dental career in a predominantly PPO and cash-pay environment, with clinical autonomy, strong patient demand, and the support of an established dental organization.

Whether you're looking to expand your clinical experience, increase your earning potential, or join a collaborative dental team, Gentle Dental Santa Rosa offers an opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Apply today for our Full-Time General Dentist opportunity in Santa Rosa, CA, and learn more about our $20,000 signing bonus and PPO/fee-for-service practice.

Key Responsibilities

The General Dentist will perform comprehensive oral health assessments, diagnose dental conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients. They will also provide preventive and restorative dental services while collaborating with a support team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active California dental license. Additionally, they are required to have current DEA registration, CPR/BLS certification, and strong clinical and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Oral health assessmentTreatment planningRestorative dentistryPreventive dentistryPatient educationPatient relationship managementTeam collaboration

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $248k 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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

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Living in Santa Rosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,560/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
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 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About InterDent Service

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Inglewood, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $20,000 signing bonus
Average full-time Dentist earnings of $150,000-$400,000+
Established patient base with strong earning opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) and additional pre-tax savings options
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Malpractice insurance