Associate Dentist - Full Time

A-Team Dental Staffing LLC; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

401(k)

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A-Team Dental Staffing LLC has partnered with a private practice in San Clemente, CA to recruit an experienced Associate Dentist for an immediate, full-time opportunity. The practice offers general, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and endodontic dentistry with a privately owned environment.

The ideal candidate is seasoned, capable of independent practice, and proficient in comprehensive dentistry, implants, cosmetics, and endodontics.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active California dental license.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Several years of clinical experience preferred.
• Proficient in comprehensive general dentistry.
• Experience with full-mouth cosmetic/restorative cases.
• Experience placing implants and performing endodontic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive examinations and diagnose dental conditions.
• Develop and present comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide all aspects of general and restorative dentistry.
• Place and restore dental implants.
• Perform full-mouth cosmetic and restorative cases.
• Complete select endodontic procedures.
• Educate patients about diagnoses and treatment options.
• Maintain complete clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams.

Skills

Advanced surgical skills

Treatment planning

Independent work

Clear communication

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

Tools

Neodent implants

Straumann implants

Job description

San Clemente, United States | Posted on 09/06/2026

• Salary $850-$950 Per Diem or 30% Production
• City San Clemente
• State/Province California
• Country United States

Job Description

Experienced Associate Dentist – Immediate Opening

San Clemente, California | Full-Time | W-2 | Up to $950 Per Diem or 30% of Production

A-Team Dental Staffing has partnered with an established private dental practice in San Clemente, California, to recruit a seasoned Associate Dentist for an immediate, full-time, direct-hire opportunity.

This established two-provider practice offers comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and endodontic dentistry. The ideal candidate is an experienced, well-rounded clinician who can independently perform all aspects of general dentistry, place implants, complete full-mouth cosmetic cases, and perform select endodontic procedures.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Full-time W-2 position
• Team members arrive approximately 10 minutes before the first patient
• Immediate opening

Compensation

• Up to $950 per diem or 30% of production
• Compensation structure based on experience and clinical capabilities
• Additional compensation details will be discussed during the interview
• Established for approximately 20 years
• Two-provider private practice
• Approximately five team members
• PPO, HMO, and fee-for-service patient base
• Fast-paced, results-driven, and outcome-oriented environment
• Comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and endodontic services

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive examinations and diagnose dental conditions
• Develop and clearly present comprehensive treatment plans
• Provide all aspects of general and restorative dentistry
• Perform crowns, bridges, composite restorations, extractions, and removable prosthodontics
• Place and restore dental implants
• Diagnose and complete full-mouth cosmetic and restorative cases
• Perform select endodontic procedures
• Provide fixed and removable implant-retained restorations
• Deliver Invisalign and other appropriate clear-aligner treatments
• Educate patients regarding their diagnoses and treatment options
• Maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate effectively with the clinical and administrative teams
• Provide compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care
• Maintain high standards of clinical quality, productivity, and case acceptance
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection-control, and practice safety requirements

Software and Technology

• Practice by Numbers
• Neodent and Straumann implant systems

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned dentist seeking a long-term position with strong earning potential and the ability to provide comprehensive care without being limited to basic general dentistry.

Requirements

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Active and unrestricted California dental license
• Current DEA registration
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current professional liability insurance
• Several years of clinical experience strongly preferred
• Must be proficient in comprehensive general dentistry
• Experience completing full-mouth cosmetic and restorative cases required
• Comfortable diagnosing and performing select endodontic cases
• Strong surgical, restorative, and treatment-planning skills
• Confident presenting comprehensive treatment plans
• Excellent communication and patient-education skills
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced practice
• Dependable, productive, ethical, and outcome-oriented
• Paid time off
• Vacation pay
• Holiday pay
• 401(k)
• Bonus opportunities
• Benefits subject to the practice’s eligibility requirements

A-Team Dental Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.