Pays $184k-$285k — Dentist market median is ~$203k (30 jobs)
About the Role
FQHC dental practice. Base salary plus productivity/quality bonuses. Sign-on/relocation, CME days. On-call required. Hanford, CA.
Join Family HealthCare Network as a Staff Dentist – Sign-On Bonus, Loan Repayment in Hanford, California, United States. Primary Accountability The Staff Dentist is responsible for the provision of dental services in a Patient Centered Health Home context, with a focus on access to care. Description of Primary
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $184K - $285K
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Annual CME days and reimbursement
- Generous health and wellness benefits
- Retirement packages
- Retention payments
- Shift differential pay
- Extra shift pay
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Family HealthCare Network as a Staff Dentist – Sign-On Bonus, Loan Repayment.
Key Responsibilities
The Staff Dentist is responsible for providing comprehensive dental services, including examinations, diagnoses, and restorative procedures within a patient-centered health home. They must also maintain accurate clinical records, participate in community outreach, and collaborate with the broader medical team to ensure high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Dental Medicine Doctor (DMD) degree and possess a valid, active dental license in the state of California. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and strong communication skills are required to manage clinical documentation and patient interactions effectively.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$235k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $212k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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