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La Puente, California

Dentist - Full-Time | 0.8 FTE | Bilingual preferred

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$245k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputable health center in La Puente, CA committed to providing access to high-quality healthcare while empowering patients, employees, and community partners to improve their well-being and strengthen the health of the communities they serve.

  • We are looking to hire a qualified and experienced Dentist for their Dental Clinic.
  • Reporting to the Dental Director, the Dentist is responsible for delivering quality dental care while overseeing and supervising dental hygienists and assistants.
  • Schedule: Full-Time | 0.8 FTE
  • What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver dental services directly to patients
  • Adhere to the health center’s Dental and Medical Clinic protocols and policies
  • Follow established industry standards and guidelines
  • Supervise clinical support staff as required by law and health center needs
  • Support program development in consultation with the Dental Director
  • Promote cost-effective practices within the dental department
  • Maintain quality assurance standards in collaboration with the Dental Director
  • Participate in provider meetings and related activities
  • Participate in additional activities as directed by the Dental Director

What We Are Looking For

  • Education, License and Certification
  • DDS or DMD degree
  • Current California dental license in good standing
  • Current CPR certification
  • Additional Skills and Attributes
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  • Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet programs
  • Ability to accurately document treatment notes, care plans, records, and reports
  • Ability to efficiently manage multiple dental operatories

What You Can Expect

Work Environment

  • Active clinical setting requiring periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching
  • Regular interaction with patients, staff, and providers
  • Collaborative work in a small, shared office environment
  • Patient-focused environment requiring clear communication, education, and support

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance (Basic + Voluntary)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with 6% match

If you are a dedicated dental professional who values compassionate care, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact in the community, this is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a mission-driven health center and help improve the patient experience. Apply today!

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and possess a current California dental license in good standing. A current CPR certification and the ability to manage multiple dental operatories are also required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionTreatment planningInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsSpreadsheet managementDocumentationDental hygiene supervision

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$198k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $179k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$150k–$245kDentist median $219k (middle half $193k–$275k)40 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$179k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in California589 active5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 4% offer loan repayment589 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 17 employers
6
<$255k
1
$260k
9
$290k-325k
4
$325k-360k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 17 employers
CME allowance
79%
401k / retirement match
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
11%
Visa sponsorship
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Dental365 · Medford, New York

$150k-$500k
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

General Dentist

$150k-$350k
#4

Lead Dentist

$250k-$350k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

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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About Confidential Employer

Staffing and Recruiting
Dallas, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance (Basic + Voluntary)
Tuition Reimbursement
403(b) Retirement Plan with 6% Match

Living in La Puente

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$697k≈ 4.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,824/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
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.

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