Dentist needed in Redway, CA

About the Position

A full-time General Dentist is sought to join a well-established rural health center serving a close-knit community in Northern California. This practice plays a critical role in expanding access to high-quality dental care for patients of all ages, with a strong emphasis on prevention, education, and whole-person health. The clinic is integrated within a broader medical setting, allowing for collaborative, team-based care in a mission-driven environment.

Work–Life Balance & Practice Environment

• Four-day workweek, 10 hours per day (not all positions qualify for the four-day schedule)

• Scheduled for 22–24 adult and pediatric patients per day across three operatories

  • Average daily volume is typically 19–21 patients due to no-show rates

• Supportive, team-oriented culture with experienced clinical staff

• Focus on holistic, compassionate care in a vital community practice

• Opportunity to practice full-scope general dentistry while making a meaningful community impact

Scope of Practice

• Crowns (preparation and delivery appointments)

• Dentures and partials

• Extractions

• Restorative dentistry (fillings)

• Comprehensive and periodic exams (new patients and recalls)

• Silver Diamine Fluoride (performed by RDA with dentist oversight)

• Sealants (performed by RDA with dentist oversight)

• Scaling and root planing

• Adult prophylaxis (occasionally on provider schedule or completed by RDA)

• CEREC crown technology available on site

Credentialing Requirements

• Experience with EPIC Wisdom EHR preferred

• Active, unrestricted California dental license

• Must possess or be able to obtain Denti-Cal/Medicaid and Delta Dental credentialing within 90 days

• Assistance available for credentialing with Anthem Blue Cross, Cypress, Guardian, Blue Shield/UHC, and Delta Dental for qualified candidates

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Pay & Benefits Package

• Base salary range: $156,907 – $199,680

• 4% retirement match, 100% vested on day one

• Paid CE leave, CE reimbursement, and license reimbursement

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family

• Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates

• Moving expense reimbursement up to $5,000, based on eligibility

• Sign-on bonus and relocation support may be offered

• Loan repayment up to $50,000 per year through the National Health Service Corps for eligible candidates who commit to service requirements

About the Community

This position is located in a small, scenic town in Southern Humboldt County, surrounded by towering redwood forests, rivers, and coastal beauty. The area offers a slower pace of life with abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and nearby access to the Pacific coast. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, lower population density, and a lifestyle well-suited for those seeking balance, nature, and meaningful work in an underserved region.