Children's Dentist
Listed compensation
$182k-$260k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- Amazing Team to Work With
- Competitive Pay
Bonus Based on Performance
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Children’s Dentist who is passionate about creating positive dental experiences for kids while delivering high-quality clinical care.
Join a well-established practice where you’ll be supported by an experienced team, strong systems, and a steady flow of patients.
What We Offer
- Daily guaranteed minimum of $700+ (based on experience)
- Lucrative production bonuses with strong earning potential
- Fully trained and supportive clinical and front office team
- Modern, well-equipped office
- Consistent patient base with strong demand
What We’re Looking For
- Active California Dental License
- Gentle, patient-focused chair-side manner
- Strong communication skills with both children and parents
- Commitment to quality care and long-term patient relationships
New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.
If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can grow clinically and financially while making a real impact on young patients, we’d love to connect.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality clinical dental care to children in a compassionate manner. Build long-term relationships with young patients and communicate effectively with their parents.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active California Dental License. Strong communication skills and a gentle, patient-focused chair-side manner are required.
Key Skills
Pediatric Dentistry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$221k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $200k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 46 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
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Living in Bakersfield
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $357k
- Typical market rent
- $1,858/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 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.