General Dentist

DentistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$183K - $210K

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Posted 3mo 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

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

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, 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 ~$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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$183k–$210kDentist median $208k (middle half $193k–$275k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$178k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in California568 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · $250k loan repaymentCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment568 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings581 in the last 30 days413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Open Door Community Health Centers

Medical Practices
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

Living in Eureka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$426k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.