Pediatric Dentist
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Job Description
Part-Time Pediatric Dentist – LA MESA, California
Flexible Part-Time Opportunity | Established Patient Base | Clinical Autonomy
Gentle Dental is seeking a Part-Time Pediatric Dentist to join our established Grossmont practice in La Mesa, California.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Pediatric Dentist looking to complement an existing practice or clinical schedule while benefiting from an established patient base and the support of an experienced dental team.
You can focus on creating positive dental experiences and providing exceptional care to children while our team supports scheduling, patient coordination, and day-to-day practice operations.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Flexible part-time schedule
- Established patient base with opportunity for continued growth
- Clinical autonomy to diagnose and treatment plan based on what is best for your patients
- Experienced clinical and operational support
- Collaborative environment with General Dentists and other dental professionals
- Continuing education opportunities
- Malpractice insurance provided
Focus on Your Patients. We'll Support the REST.
At Gentle Dental, our Pediatric Dentists have the clinical autonomy to provide care based on the individual needs of each child while benefiting from the resources and support of an established dental organization.
Our local team supports scheduling, patient coordination, and practice operations so you can spend your clinical time focused on what matters most: delivering high-quality care and helping children and their families feel comfortable and confident about their dental experience.
Practice Location
- Gentle Dental Grossmont
- 5565 Grossmont Center Drive, Suites 459 & 354
- La Mesa, CA 91942
SCHEDULE: Part-time, with flexibility based on practice needs and provider availability.
Benefits
- Continuing Education
- Malpractice Insurance
- Additional CE allowance plus partial California License and DEA reimbursement after two years
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry Residency
- Active California dental license in good standing or ability to obtain prior to employment
- Current CPR, DEA, and NPI
About Gentle Dental
At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates' smiles as much as our patients' smiles.
Our mission is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare while improving the overall health and well-being of the communities we serve.
We foster a culture built on patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
If you are a Pediatric Dentist looking for a flexible part-time opportunity with an established patient base, clinical autonomy, and an experienced team behind you, we would love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Dentist will provide high-quality dental care to children while maintaining clinical autonomy in diagnosis and treatment planning. They will work collaboratively with an experienced dental team to ensure positive patient experiences and operational success.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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