Dentist | $20K Sign-On | California

Dentist

Northern Sacramento Valley, CA

Position Highlights:

• Work-Life Balance: 4x10 work weeks (Monday or Friday off)
• Ideal Work Environment: Join a stable, community-focused dental department within a modern community health center. Work alongside an experienced dental team that includes DAs, EFDAs, and hygienists. Dental services are integrated with medical and behavioral health services, supporting a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for professional growth within an established dental department

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Base salary ranging from $215,000 - $264,000, depending on experience
• Additional Bonus Incentives: Eligible for an annual productivity bonus in addition to base salary
• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, AD&D, paid holidays, and a 401(k) with 5% employer matching and immediate vesting
• Relocation Assistance: up to $10,000 relocation assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - qualifying site in a high-needs area, providing potential access to federal and other qualifying loan repayment programs
• Professional Growth: Support for continuing education and professional development within a collaborative, established dental department
• Additional Perks, Additional Benefits: 15 paid holidays, modern and recently renovated dental facilities, on-site dental laboratory services, and in-house orthodontic and pediatric dental services

Qualifications:

• Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted California dental license required
• Skillset: General dentistry skillset, strong patient-centered approach to care, ability to serve a diverse, lower-income community health population
• Experience: New graduates encouraged to apply, as well as experienced dentists seeking a stable, community-focused practice with strong work-life balance and competitive compensation

About the Community

• Top Ranked Location: Opportunity to build a career in a community-focused healthcare environment while enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle than larger metropolitan areas
• Community: Community-based practice serving predominantly lower-income patients, including tribal-affiliated and Latino communities
• Education: The area provides access to local schools and educational opportunities for families
• Vibrant Lifestyle: Enjoy a community-focused, three-day weekends, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing dental care to patients who may otherwise face barriers to accessing healthcare

Job Reference #: DENT 26969