General Dentist

DentalIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$183K - $210K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to
Healthcare Access

BDC Burre Dental Center

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

At Open Door Community Health Centers, we provide every patient with
compassionate, whole-person care through our Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health,
and Pharmacy services across California's North Coast. We are looking for a
General Dentist to join our integrated care team at our Burre Dental Center, in
Eureka, California.

Why Join Open Door?

* Outpatient practice with excellent work-life balance
* Flexible scheduling
* No hospital call
* Teaching, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
* State-of-the-art technology, modern equipment, and a highly trained clinical
team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered dental care in a safe and
comfortable environment.

Practice at Dental Services – Open Door Community Health Centers
[https://opendoorhealth.com/services/dental/]

As a Dentist, you'll practice at the full scope of general dentistry to all ages
while developing meaningful, long-term relationships with your patients. You'll
provide preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and urgent dental care for
individuals with diverse and often complex oral health needs. Working alongside
interdisciplinary colleagues, you'll help address the social, behavioral, and
medical factors that impact oral health while improving access to quality dental
care in a community that truly values your work.

Eureka, California: Eureka is historic coastal city that sits along Humboldt Bay
and is known as the heart of California’s Redwood Coast. As the largest coastal
city between San Francisco and Portland, Eureka serves as the region’s center
for healthcare, commerce, and cultural life while maintaining a relaxed,
small-town feel. The area offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation,
including hiking, kayaking, and fishing. The community is known for its vibrant
arts scene, Victorian architecture, a range of public, charter, and private
school options, along with a strong sense of community reflected in local
events, youth sports, and year-round markets and festivals.

Education & Experience

* Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an
accredited dental school
* Completion of an accredited General Practice Residency (GPR) or Advanced
Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program preferred
* Two to five years of clinical experience preferred, particularly in community
health, public health, rural practice, or caring for underserved populations
* CAP-exempt visa sponsorship available
* Opportunity to participate in our optional one-year AEGD Residency Program
with NYU Langone which holds an 80% post-residency retention rate at ODCHC

Required Licensure & Certifications

Prior to employment, candidates must possess

* Current, unrestricted California dental license
* Current DEA registration
* Current CPR/BLS certification
* Valid California driver's license with an insurable driving record

Comprehensive Benefits

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Retirement plans
* Provider professional expense account
* Custom dental loupes
* Sign-on bonus
* Relocation assistance
* Retention bonus
* Paid sabbatical program
* Eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment (up to
$250,000 for qualifying providers)

Compensation: $$183,276.80 to $210,400.00

Make a Difference in a Community That Values You

Take a Walk on the Coast [https://youtu.be/8HSmPJWaWQI]

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general dentistry services, including preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and urgent care to patients of all ages. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address social and medical factors impacting oral health in an underserved community.

Requirements

Requires a DDS or DMD degree and a current, unrestricted California dental license, DEA registration, and CPR/BLS certification. Preference is given to candidates with a GPR/AEGD residency and 2-5 years of clinical experience in community or rural health.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Preventive CareDiagnostic DentistryRestorative DentistryPatient-Centered CareInterdisciplinary Collaboration

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$197k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $178k 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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Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 21 employers

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401k / retirement match
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Eureka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k
Typical market rent
$1,654/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
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.

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

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About Open Door Community Health Centers

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Arcata, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plans
Provider professional expense account
Custom dental loupes
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance