Associate Dentist

Goldcoastdental; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldcoastdental in Southern California seeks a production-focused associate dentist for a high-volume practice. The role offers 25% of collections and a guaranteed $800 per day for the first 60 days, with no production cap, and a four-day, approximately 11-hour workweek.

Ideal candidates thrive in a busy environment, take ownership of clinical and financial outcomes, and are motivated by performance-based earnings. Strong patient flow is available without ownership risk.

Qualifications

• Comfortable performing molar root canal therapy, including treatment planning in a fast-paced setting.
• Surgical and non-surgical extractions performed with efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough root canal therapy and extractions as part of comprehensive treatment plans.
• Maintain high patient flow and productive scheduling within a four-day workweek.
• Collaborate with the team to maximize patient outcomes and practice performance.

Skills

Clinical independence

Fast-paced environment

Schedule management

Performance-based earnings

Job description

Please Read Before Applying

This is a production-focused, high-volume associate role designed for dentists who are comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment and motivated by performance-based compensation.

This position may not be the right fit for those seeking:

• A reduced schedule (e.g., 9–4)
• A low-volume clinical setting
• Long-term guaranteed salary structures
• Ongoing step‑by‑step mentorship

Compensation

• 25% of collections
• $800 per day guaranteed for the first 60 days
• No production cap

We maintain strong new patient flow compared to many traditional private practices.

Top‑performing associates in our group have earned approximately $300,000+ annually working four days per week (11‑hour shifts). Individual earnings vary based on production, clinical efficiency, case acceptance, and schedule availability.

Clinical Expectations

Applicants Must Be Comfortable Performing:

• Molar root canal therapy
• Surgical and non‑surgical extractions
• Comprehensive treatment planning in a fast‑paced setting

This role requires clinical independence and the ability to manage a productive schedule.

Schedule

• 4‑day workweek
• Approximately 11‑hour shifts
• Includes some evenings and weekends

Our extended hours reflect patient demand and help support production opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity may be a strong fit for dentists who:

• Are motivated by performance‑based earnings
• Thrive in a busy environment
• Take ownership of clinical and financial outcomes
• Value access to strong patient flow without ownership risk

Final Note

This position offers the opportunity to build significant income as an associate in a high‑demand Southern California market, supported by strong patient volume and operational systems.

We encourage applicants who are confident in their clinical abilities and interested in a production‑based model to apply.