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Associate Dentist

Santa Barbara, CA

Private Practice. Work Life Balance. Established Patient Base.

A well-established, patient-focused private practice in Santa Barbara is seeking an experienced Associate Dentist to join a collaborative multi-provider team. Known for high clinical standards, long-term staff retention, and a reputation for excellence in the community, the practice offers a supportive environment with modern technology and steady patient flow.

This role is ideal for a provider who thrives in a private practice setting, values quality care, and is comfortable performing a broad scope of procedures. The schedule starts at 3 days per week, with potential to grow into 4 days as the position expands based on clinical capability and patient demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive general dentistry to an established, loyal patient base.
• Perform restorative and preventive procedures with a patient-first approach.
• Opportunity to perform surgical extractions, implants, and bone grafting.
• Depending on experience, esthetic procedures and molar endo may be incorporated.
• Collaborate with a high-functioning clinical and administrative team.
• Contribute to the practice’s ongoing reputation and growth.

Required Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active CA dental license or ability to obtain.
• 5+ years of clinical experience preferred.
• Proficiency in surgical extractions, bone grafting, and implants.
• Strong diagnostic and treatment planning skills.
• Team-oriented, patient-focused, and professional demeanor.

Practice Highlights:

• Voted #1 Dental Office in Santa Barbara multiple years.
• 1,400+ 5-star Google reviews and growing.
• Advanced Tech including Cone Beam, Primescan, Primeprint, DEXIS, and Solea lasers. 
• 2,000 sq ft expansion adding ops, sterilization, pedo, and teaching space.
• Mix of fee-for-service and limited in-network insurance.
• Strong systems, clinical autonomy, and proven leadership.

Compensation:

• Guaranteed daily rate for the first 6 months (TBD based on experience).
• After ramp-up: production-based compensation (30% to 35% of collections, depending on experience).
• Pay based on adjusted production; strong earnings potential with established demand.
• Benefits package available for qualifying providers.

Schedule:

• Minimum 3 days per week (Fridays for sure, likely Wednesday and Thursday).
• Opportunity to grow into 4 days/week based on scope and performance.
• Flexibility based on procedural skill set (e.g., molar endo increases demand).

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced dentist seeking a stable private practice opportunity with strong earnings potential, clinical autonomy, and a positive team culture, apply today!

Our team is made up of individuals passionate about dentistry. We have over 30 years of combined experience in clinical dentistry, operations and executive leadership. We tailor solutions to our customer since all customers are created differently.

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