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Li & Liang Dental
Oakland, California

dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$156k-$312k

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Job Description

About the Role

Li & Liang Dental Inc is looking for a skilled and compassionate Dentist to join our growing practice in Oakland, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive, patient-centered environment. If you're passionate about oral health and delivering exceptional care, we'd love to meet you!

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning
  • Provide a full range of general dentistry services including fillings, extractions, crowns, and root canals
  • Deliver preventive dental care including cleanings, X-rays, and patient education
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and treatment documentation
  • Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow
  • Uphold strict infection control and OSHA compliance standards
  • Build lasting relationships with patients through clear communication and compassionate care

Requirements

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited program
  • Active California Dental License in good standing
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Experience in general dentistry; multi-specialty experience is a plus

Proficiency with digital X-rays and modern dental practice management software treat real oral pathology, The clinical value of a patient-dentist relationship built on 30+ years of trust and goodwill.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment new graduate is welcome, we provide training and real case experienced dentist is needed potential partnership or buy in opportunity

About Us

Li & Liang Dental Inc is a trusted dental practice proudly serving the Oakland, CA community with high-quality, personalized oral healthcare. Our patients love us for our warm, welcoming atmosphere and our commitment to comfortable, comprehensive dental care. Our team thrives in a culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared passion for helping patients smile with confidence.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical documentation

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 46 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 39% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$234k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $211k 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$156k–$312kDentist median $204k (middle half $192k–$251k)43 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$211k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in California576 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 39% no call · 74% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 24 employers
10
<$260k
8
$260k-325k
3
$325k-390k
5
$390k-455k
2
$455k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
68%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Topeka, Kansas

$230k-$461k
#3

General Dentist

$200k-$450k
#4

General Dentist

$230k-$400k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

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.

Benefits & Perks

Training provided for new grads
Potential partnership or buy-in opportunity

Living in Oakland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$853k
Typical market rent
$2,735/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.