Dentist
Listed compensation
$290k-$350k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
NOW HIRING FOR A SUMMER 2027 START DATE. NO IMMEDIATE POSITIONS AVAILBLE.
DENTIST OWNED Dental Dreams is owned and operated by our original founding dentist. We have been in practice for over 20 years, making decisions based upon what is best for our patients from a dentist’s perspective.
GREAT DENTISTS. We invest in hiring the best dentists and provide them with modern, top-quality dental facilities.
GREAT EXPERIENCE. Our dentists are experienced in performing ALL avenues of general dentistry. We see and treat any/all dental problems with excellent results, while offering our dentist’s the mentorship and training to be the best doctor they can be.
FIND YOUR PURPOSE. At Dental Dreams we pride ourselves on bringing top quality dentistry to all members of the communities we serve, with an added focus of helping the underserved.
Compensation
- Permanent daily minimum guarantee
- $10,000 Sign On Bonus
- The average compensation of full-time dentists ranging from $290,000-$350,000+
Clinical Practice
- Complete autonomy over treatment planning
- Mentoring by top-rated, experienced clinicians
- Full patient schedule
- Fully digital and paperless office
- Discretion over dental supplies and instruments
Benefits
- 1. Paid vacation time
- 2. Robust continuing education program
- 3. Malpractice reimbursement
- 4. Visa and permanent residency sponsorship
- 5. Health and Vision insurance
- 6. Dental coverage for associates and immediate family members
Requirements
- A current or future dental license is required
- DDS/DMD in Dentistry from an accredited US dental program
Brittney Finke
Doctor Recruiter
Cell: (312) 825-6141
www. Dental Dreams.com
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will perform a full range of general dentistry procedures and maintain complete autonomy over treatment planning. They are expected to provide high-quality care to patients, including those in underserved communities, while participating in mentorship and training.
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, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$320k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $289k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $290k–$350k | Dentist median $210k (middle half $187k–$275k)55 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$289k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in California | 583 active | 5,750 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 4% offer loan repayment583 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 600 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Top Dentist Jobs
22 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
22 jobs · 17 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
18 jobs · 17 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$250k-$350kAssociate Dentist | Private Practice, Not a DSO | Mentorship + Modern Digital Office | North Phoenix
$220k-$340kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Santa Ana
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $873k≈ 3.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,820/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 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.