Associate Dentist
Compensation
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Job Description
General Overview
The Dentistry Collective, originally founded by Dr. Timothy Garofolo in 2007, is an organization composed of compassionate individuals with the sole purpose of inspiring others by creating sustainable trust and value.
We will remain on the frontier of innovation to improve the services we render from the technological advancements our industry has to offer, to the serene environments that we passionately create.
Our foundation is based on core values which propel us to operate at our highest potential to deliver an unparalleled experience, and impact our community through service and gratitude.
As outliers in our industry, we will continue to challenge the norms of our profession by setting new standards in transparency, consistency, and most importantly, exceptional wellbeing.
We’re looking for an experienced General Dentist to join our patient centric, technology driven and dynamic practice, to deliver uncompromising excellence in dentistry to our patients using the most advanced techniques in general and cosmetic dentistry.
This will be a rewarding opportunity for a doctor who is looking for clinical autonomy and enjoys working in a busy group practice. Our group provides rewarding careers for team members and comprehensive dental services to patients of all ages.
Our perks include:
We offer you the platform that you need to take your career in any direction you choose, including pathway to partnership options
Continuous education and unparalleled support to grow your career, access to world class CE courses, including custom learning opportunities.
A collaborative community of technology-driven, top-tier dentists that support and inspire each other on a daily basis
Technology
We utilize the latest dental technology to uphold the highest standards in patient care, we provide a comfortable, compassionate environment with a focus on future dental health, such as, CEREC and CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography).
We are proud to provide a wide variety of services to help our patients to achieve a lifetime of beautifully healthy smiles; [Hiring Manager to edit according to practice]
- Gum Disease / Cosmetic Dentistry / Periodontal Treatments / Pediatric Dentistry / Sedation Dentistry / TMJ-TMD
- Digital X-rays / Laser Dentistry / Intraoral Camera / Oral Cancer Screening / Teeth Whitening / Opalescence® Whitening / Invisalign® / Suresmile® / Sleep Apnea / Snoring Prevention /
- Dental Implants
Benefits
- A competitive compensation package
- Malpractice insurance
- 401K and 401K matching program
- Affordable medical, vision and disability plans, as well as flexible spending and health saving accounts
- We offer wellness programs so you can live and work at your best every day
- Benefits and perks for you, your family and even your pets
Responsibilities
Examine, diagnose, prescribe, and carry out (or direct others in carrying out) oral health care services that are in the best interest of the patient.
Contribute towards a team oriented and collegiate environment by working with other clinical and non-clinical staff members, as necessary.
Uphold the policy, protocol, and procedures in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.
Improving your clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities (continuing education support is available)
Participate in various community outreach initiatives, as necessary.
Qualifications
- DDS/DMD from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
- Current, valid state license to practice dentistry (License must be in good standing) or eligible for licensure.
- 3+ years of practice experience, is required.
- Other certifications as required by state to include - CPR, DEA, etc.
Our commitment to inclusion is woven into the core of who we are. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our team members, patients, partners, and the communities we serve.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 86% 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 $204k (middle half $187k–$275k)56 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in California | 170 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in California | 616 active | 6,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 5% offer loan repayment616 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 644 in the last 30 days | 429 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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