Dentist
Listed compensation
$150k-$200k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Experienced Part-Time General Dentist | Antioch, CA | Thursday, Friday & Saturdays Only
Ali Shirani, DDS is seeking an experienced General Dentist to join our well-established FFS/PPO practice in Antioch, CA. This is an ideal opportunity for a confident clinician looking for a consistent Thursday, Friday, and Saturday schedule, clinical autonomy, and a loyal patient base. As the sole provider on your scheduled days, you'll enjoy the independence to practice comprehensive dentistry while being supported by an experienced team in a respected community practice.
Why Join Us?
- $150,000–$200,000+ annual earning potential
- Established FFS/PPO patient base
- Strong patient flow
- Experienced, supportive team
- Clinical autonomy
- Potential future buy-in opportunity
Qualifications
- 5+ years of general dentistry experience
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active California dental license (or eligible)
- Comfortable practicing independently
- Strong skills in comprehensive restorative and preventive dentistry
- Apply today to become part of a practice dedicated to clinical excellence, outstanding patient care, and long-term success.
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Key Responsibilities
The dentist will provide comprehensive restorative and preventive dental care as the sole provider on scheduled days. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and patient care within the practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| 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 | $150k–$200k | Dentist median $219k (middle half $187k–$275k)56 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$158k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in California | 583 active | 5,750 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 4% offer loan repayment583 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 221 in the last 30 days | 212 the 30 days before (+4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Top Dentist Jobs
22 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
18 jobs · 17 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
About Ali Shirani DDS
Benefits & Perks
Living in Antioch
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $536k≈ 3.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,814/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 42 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.