Associate Dentist $275k$400k+ Potential | Surgery & Implants | High-Fee Private Practice

Associate Dentist

• $275k
• 400k+ Potential | Surgery & Implants | High-Fee Private Practice (North OC)

ABOUT US

We are a high-fee, multi-location private practice group in North Orange County (Anaheim Hills / Placentia corridor).

We focus on:

• Comprehensive restorative and cosmetic dentistry
• Broad surgical scope: extractions, bone grafting, implants, and complex cases
• Multi-specialty, full-mouth treatment planning in one office (minimal referrals out)
• Modern tech:

CBCT, CEREC

CAD/CAM, digital workflows, zirconia restorations We are currently booked out 30+ days and opening a new associate position to expand capacity in two locations.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role is ideal for a dentist who:

• Wants a high-fee, lower-insurance-stress environment
• Enjoys both restorative and surgical dentistry
• Wants to grow into complex implants and comprehensive cases
• Wants a real path to Senior Associate and Partner, not just "associate forever" You'll start 2-3 days per week, working on the same days and in the same office as the lead doctor for smooth handoff, mentorship, and aligned treatment planning.

If you are a strong fit, there is a clear path to 3-5 days per week within about 2 months. Saturday availability is welcome but not required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• See a mix of recall, checkups, and small restorative on existing patients
• Perform bread-and-butter restorative and surgical procedures
• Gradually take on larger restorative, implant, and more complex cases as you demonstrate skill
• Participate in comprehensive, multi-specialty treatment planning using CBCT, CEREC, digital workflows, and zirconia
• Provide an exceptional, calm, patient-first experience with clear communication

COMPENSATION & CAREER PATH

Initial compensation (first phase):

• $1,000/day OR 27.5% of personal collections, whichever is higher
• 2-3 clinical days per week to start
• Typical day: ~8:00 am to 5:30 pm Because of our high fee schedule and case mix, strong associates here can realistically earn more at 27.

5% than they might at 35% in many lower-fee, insurance-heavy offices.

Growth path:

• Rapid opportunity to 3-5 days per week within about 2 months if both sides are a good fit
• 30% of personal collections in year 2 for full-time Senior Associates meeting agreed performance benchmarks
• Realistic earning potential for a full-time associate in our setting is typically $250,000
• 350,000+ per year, depending on days/week, speed, and case mix
• High-performing Senior Associates with a full schedule and broad scope (restorative + surgery + implants) can realistically earn $350,000
• 500,000+ per year
• $5,000 retention bonus at 12 months (paid in good standing) Clear title ladder:
• Associate Dentist I
• Associate Dentist II
• Senior Associate (30% collections)
• Partner (for top performers who demonstrate clinical excellence, leadership, and strong production over time)

Note:

Dentists maintain their own malpractice policies.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Must-haves:

• DDS/DMD from an accredited U.S. dental school
• Active California dental license in good standing
• 2+ years of clinical experience (or

AEGD/GPR

+ 1+ year) in private or quality group practice

• Strong restorative skills: direct/indirect restorations, crowns, basic occlusal work
• Confident with basic surgical skills, including:
• Surgical extractions
• Socket preservation and basic bone grafting
• Implant placement and implant restorations (at least straightforward cases)
• Uses loupes at 5x magnification routinely
• Comfortable with comprehensive, multi-specialty treatment planning
• Excellent communication and patient-first chairside manner

Nice-to-haves:

• CEREC / CAD-CAM

  experience
• Familiarity with CBCT diagnosis and 3D planning
• IV sedation certification
• Ability to manage sinus-related complications
• Ability to perform ridge augmentation
• Formal implant training (residency, implant continuum, or similar)

THIS ROLE IS NOT A FIT IF

• You are a new grad without significant supervised surgical experience
• You prefer high-volume, drill-and-fill, insurance-driven dentistry
• You are not comfortable with surgical extractions and bone grafting
• You are unwilling to use 5x loupes or maintain a high standard of precision
• You are uncomfortable being measured on production/collections and clinical quality
• You just want a clock-in, clock-out job rather than a place to grow quickly in skill, responsibility, and income

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

• Your CV/resume
• A brief cover note sharing:
• Years of experience and main clinical strengths
• Your experience with surgical extractions, bone grafting, and implant placement/restoration
• Your current typical monthly production/collections and schedule (for context only)
• A 60-90 second video introduction (unlisted YouTube / Loom link is fine) where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Share your philosophy on patient care
• Briefly describe a type of case you especially enjoy Applications without the video link will not be reviewed.

Qualified candidates will be invited to a 15-minute introductory call, followed by a paid working interview for finalists.

Pay:

$250,000.00

• $400,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Do you have an active, unrestricted dental license in California? How many years of clinical experience do you have in private or group practice (post-residency)? Are you comfortable performing surgical extractions and socket preservation bone grafting without direct supervision? Please paste a link to a 60-90 second intro video (unlisted YouTube / Loom) introducing yourself and your philosophy on patient care. Applications without a video will not be reviewed.

Work Location:

In person