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PDS Health
West Sacramento, California

Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160,000–$390,000 annually

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Now is the time to join South River Dental Group and Orthodontics. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!

Associate Dentist

At PDS Health, we’re leading integrated healthcare with a patient centric approach. The Associate Dentist role is an exceptional opportunity for recent dental graduates and experienced professionals alike to deliver high-quality care, grow their careers, and receive mentorship from Owner Dentists. With advanced technology, CE, and a collaborative environment, this role supports clinicians committed to excellent patient outcomes and clinical growth.

About PDS Health

PDS Health fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As a leading integrated healthcare organization, we empower providers with a robust platform, advanced tools, mentorship, Continuing Education (CE), and ownership opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • As an Associate Dentist, you will:
  • Provide high-quality comprehensive dental care, prioritizing patient comfort and outcomes.
  • Partner with Owner Dentists for coaching and mentorship.
  • Expand your skills with extensive CE opportunities.
  • Collaborate with in-house specialists to deliver the best patient outcomes possible.
  • Use advanced technology, including CAD/CAM, CBCT, AI saliva screening, and EPIC health records.
  • Align with the Owner Dentist on clinical standards and patient outcomes.
  • Why Work at PDS Health?
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals.
  • Access to 600+ hours of CE.
  • State-of-the-art, digitized practices.
  • Collaboration with integrated healthcare providers.
  • Clear path to practice ownership.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive earnings ($160,000–$390,000 annually).
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) with company contributions and malpractice insurance.
  • Apply Today

If you’re ready to advance your career, deliver exceptional patient care, and join a supportive and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

Requirements

The role is open to recent dental graduates and experienced professionals who are committed to clinical growth and patient-centric care. Candidates must be willing to utilize advanced dental technology and participate in ongoing continuing education.

Key Skills

Clinical mentorship

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 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 ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $248k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 18 employers

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

Living in West Sacramento

  • Median 3-bed home ≈ 3.0× annual pay
  • Typical rent ≈ 17% of gross pay
  • Residents' average commute 24 min
  • State income tax up to 13.3%

Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for West Sacramento; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About PDS Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Henderson, Nevada
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Contributions
Malpractice Insurance
Mentorship
600+ Hours of CE
Path to Ownership