Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$400k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: La Mesa - La Mesa, CA
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $250000.00 - $400000.00Commission/year
- Job Shift: Day
Our growing dental team transforms lives one smile at a time, and we want you to join us! The Espire Experience brings out the best in people through moments of pride, joy, and trust. We promise to deliver high quality, innovative care for our patients and team members in a warm, personalized environment.
The soul of our practice is the beauty we make and the confidence we create, and we continuously change lives for the better.
If you believe that joy is a state of being, that leaders inspire others to dream more, learn more, and become more, and we all grow when we face and overcome challenges, Espire Dental is the place for you! We are looking to add a Patient Centric full-time Dentist to our rapidly growing team.
Who You Are: A passionate dental professional who loves what they do, is eager to participate in continuous training and has a growth mindset. You have a willingness to build trusting relationships with team members and patients while providing the best patient outcome. What You Bring: A valid State Dental License.
A strong desire to work as part of a collaborative team.
Positive learning mind set Experience using digital dentistry What You Will Be Doing: Conducting patient screening procedures, assessment of oral health conditions, review of health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking vitals.
Treating patients to the best of your abilities with current practices and technology. Participating in Continuing Education and Study Club. Building trust and personal relationships with our patients and team members.
What You Will Get from Us: Competitive compensation packages Medical and vision insurance options State of the Art Technology Company-sponsored short-term disability benefits (Full-time) A company that values its team members and overall patient experience in a fun environment A company that has been voted Top Dental Office year over year Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will conduct patient screenings, oral health assessments, and perform dental procedures using current technology. They are also responsible for building trusting relationships with patients and participating in continuing education.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid State Dental License and possess a graduate degree. A growth mindset, experience with digital dentistry, and a strong desire for collaborative teamwork are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Espire Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 13 active listings.
Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $250k–$400k | Dentist median $204k (middle half $187k–$275k)46 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$294k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in California | 588 active | 5,824 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 84% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 5% offer loan repayment588 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Espire Dental | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index13 active listings |
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