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Aria Community Health Center
Porterville, California

Dentist

Dental Above average in General Dentistry (Dental)No nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160k-$225k

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 33m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • ptometry. Our clinics serve diverse populations across Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties, ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need. SUMMARY ACHC is loking for a knowledgeable dentist who can provide a range of services to our patients. The dentist will meet with patients, assess their dental health, perform scheduled cleanings, handle complex procedures, such as root canals, extractions, and oral surgery, and work with other staff members, such as dental hygienists and assistants, to provide our patients with quality dental services. You should also be able to assist in the management of the practice and promoting better oral hygiene. To be successful, you should be caring, communicative, and experienced in diagnosing and treating dental ailments. You should also be skilled with the various tools and procedures needed to correct dental complaints and ensure the oral health of patients.
  • vision of the services/treatment to be provided. Possesses a working knowledge of department related JCAHO, Title XXII, OSHA, and professional organization standards, principles, and techniques. Demonstrates the ability to problem solve. Identifies real/potential problems affecting service and finds solutions to improve care. Meet with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns. Performs regular cleanings and other preventative procedures. Establishes a plan for better dental hygiene. Performs dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities. Developing treatment plans to deal with dental health issues. Applies helpful agents to teeth, such as sealants. Prescribes medications for dental problems, such as pain medications or antibiotics. Orders diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, etc. Uses tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, or mirrors, to examine and treat teeth and mouth. Performs exams and evaluating x-rays to determine a patient’s dental health. Manages and communicates appropriately with other staff members to provide care to patients. Keeps accurate and timely records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Interacts with patients appropriately and instructs them on proper oral care.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, tools, and diagnostics. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from a dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. A state license to practice dentistry. PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS The physical and cognitive demands listed below represent essential functions of this position and are required with or without reasonable accommodation: Hearing: Sufficient to engage with patients and staff in person and by telephone. Speaking: Clear verbal communication to convey medical and operational information. Vision: Visual acuity adequate for reading printed materials and viewing electronic screens. Cognitive Abilities: Aptitude to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision-making, problem-solving, and comprehending. Motor Function & Mobility: Ability to move within the work environment to complete tasks and interact with others. Occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 10 pounds without assistance. Frequent standing, sitting, bending, reaching, and other movements typical of a standard workday. Regular use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, operating tools or equipment, and handling materials. Some pushing and pulling required during daily tasks.

  • ability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Aria Community Health Center participates in E-Verify.

Key Responsibilities

The dentist will perform a range of dental procedures including cleanings, root canals, extractions, and oral surgery while developing comprehensive treatment plans. They are also responsible for managing patient records, instructing patients on oral hygiene, and collaborating with dental staff to ensure quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from an accredited program. A valid state license to practice dentistry is required, along with comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient assessmentDiagnostic imagingClinical documentationRegulatory complianceOSHA standardsJCAHO standards

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Aria Community Health Center a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in General Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 822 active General Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$193k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $174k 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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Work-life snapshot

6.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in General Dentistry (Dental)

  • No nights

Living in Porterville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$332k
Typical market rent
$1,431/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.8
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 · Visalia, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

403(B) Matching
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Vacation Pay
Sick Pay
Forgivable Loan Program