Job Details

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 1st six 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

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!