Associate Dentist

Gold Coast Dental; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Coast Dental in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Associate Dentist who thrives on comprehensive dentistry and helping grow a practice from the ground up. You will perform a wide range of advanced procedures, build long-term patient relationships, and work in a fast-growing, patient-focused environment with extended hours. This role offers performance-based pay and strong growth potential as the practice expands.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree with active California dental license.
• Experience in comprehensive dentistry and implants preferred.
• Comfortable with advanced clinical work and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of procedures including molar root canal therapy, extractions, implant placement/restoration, full-mouth rehabilitation, and preventive care.
• Develop long-term relationships with patients and educate them on treatment options.
• Deliver excellent patient experiences while expanding access to care in a growing practice.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Implant placement

Patient communication

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Associate Dentist who enjoys comprehensive dentistry and wants to play a key role in continue to grow our practice.

This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who is comfortable providing advanced treatment, enjoys developing long-term patient relationships, and is motivated by performance-based compensation as the practice continues to expand.

What You'll Be Doing

Our ideal dentist is confident managing a wide range of procedures, including:

• Molar root canal therapy
• Single-tooth and surgical extractions
• Implant placement and restoration (preferred)
• Full-mouth rehabilitation and comprehensive treatment planning
• Restorative and preventative dentistry
• Delivering exceptional patient experiences while educating patients on treatment options

Compensation

• Earn 25% of collections
• No earnings cap—your income grows with your productivity
• $800 daily guarantee during your first 90 days while patient volume develops
• Strong long-term earning potential in a rapidly growing practice

Practice Environment

This is a true growth opportunity within a new practice focused on expanding access to comprehensive dental care. We're investing heavily in patient acquisition and are looking for a dentist who enjoys helping build a practice rather than simply maintaining an established schedule.

Patient flow will increase over time, making this an excellent fit for someone who sees the value in long-term growth and is excited by the opportunity to establish a loyal patient base.

Schedule

Our practice offers extended hours to better serve our community.

• 11-hour shifts
• Evening availability until 7:00 PM
• Some Weekend availability

Is This Position Right for You?

If you're looking for a practice where your advanced clinical skills are valued, your earning potential is directly tied to your productivity, and you want to help shape a growing office from the beginning, we'd love to hear from you.

This position is best suited for dentists who embrace comprehensive dentistry, enjoy challenging clinical work, and are excited by the opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding practice.