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Sonrava Health
Bakersfield, California

Orthodontist

DentalIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$180k-$220k

Listing transparency4 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an Orthodontist to join our team on a part time basis, 10 days per month (including 1 Saturday).

At Sonrava Health, we provide a lifetime of comprehensive dental services to our patients, and we need skilled Orthodontists like you to make it happen.

Our team of Orthodontists perform a variety of orthodontic procedures on children and adult patients. In addition to Twin Brackets, patients have the option of clear aligners. We’re big on teamwork, so you’ll be working with trained assistants to provide the best treatment for your patients. We want you to be able to build a relationship with your patients as you transform their smiles.

  • We welcome Orthodontists of all different experience levels, including recent graduates, to join our team.
  • Here's a few reasons why Orthodontists love to work with us:
  • Doctors have Autonomy in creating treatment plans while providing direct care to their patients.

Our Orthodontists have the option to connect with Orthodontists in our Quality Management Department to receive Guidance and Mentorship.

We are an established organization with an Expert Clinical & Operations Leadership Team focused on giving our patients the best experience.

Offices receive Corporate Support from departments including: Billing, Marketing, Call Center, Procurement, IT, Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, and more!

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine orthodontic needs and treatment options

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients, including the use of braces, aligners, and other orthodontic appliances

  • Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, treatment procedures, and post-treatment care
  • Collaborate with other specialists and general dentists to deliver the best possible care
  • Ability to travel to various dental practices in assigned region
  • Ensure all work is compliant with safety, OSHA, and infection control standards
  • Benefits for FT Providers
  • Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Continuing Education
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

  • DMD or DDS with Orthodontic Certificate from an accredited dental school
  • Active, unrestricted state dental license
  • CPR/BLS certification
  • DEA certification
  • NPI number
  • Western Dental Services, Inc. and all relevant affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient AssessmentOral Hygiene EducationPatient CareClinical Leadership

Orthodontics Career Context

Of the 32 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% have no call, 6% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$200k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $180k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

6
<$425k
1
$442k
2
$468k
0
$475k-500k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs

401k / retirement match
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
18% this job
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Orthodontist

Lightwave Dental · Raleigh, North Carolina

$500k
#2

Orthodontist: El Paso | Expansion

Community Dental Partners · El Paso, Texas

$390K - $468K
#3

Orthodontist: San Antonio | Expansion

$390K - $468K
#4

Dentist Orthodontist

$1300 to $1700 daily
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

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.

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About Sonrava Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Orange, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare Benefits
Continuing Education
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program