Associate General Dentist – Full-Time | Private Practice

Sarmicanic Dental Corp; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Relate Dental Care in Culver City, CA is seeking a full-time Associate General Dentist to join a growing private practice focused on prevention, preservation, and long-term oral health. You will diagnose, treat, and educate patients, building lasting relationships within a collaborative clinical team.

The position emphasizes conservative, evidence-based dentistry, comprehensive care for adults, and a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active California dental license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical fundamentals and sound diagnostic judgment.
• Excellent chairside manner and patient communication skills.
• Commitment to conservative, evidence-based dentistry and preserving natural tooth structure.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with the entire team.
• Comfortable treating a broad range of adult general dentistry patients.
• Candidates with experience outside of school are preferred, but we are open to the right early-career dentist with strong clinical fundamentals and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general dentistry with an emphasis on diagnosis, prevention, preservation, and minimally invasive treatment.
• Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients through clear communication and genuine care.
• Diagnose and present treatment options based on each patient's individual needs.
• Perform a broad range of general dentistry procedures within your clinical scope and experience.
• Work collaboratively with our dental assistants, hygienists, and administrative team to provide a seamless patient experience.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation and follow established practice protocols.
• Participate in a team culture built around accountability, communication, coachability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Chairside communication

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Diagnostic judgment

Conservative dentistry

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

Job description

Overview

Relate Dental Care is a growing private practice in Culver City providing comprehensive general dentistry with a strong focus on prevention, preservation, and long-term oral health. We believe in saving and preserving natural teeth whenever possible and restoring only when necessary.

Our practice is built around thoughtful diagnosis, clear patient education, and treatment that is appropriate to each patient's individual needs. We have a predominantly adult patient population and provide a broad range of preventive, restorative, and comprehensive general dentistry in a modern, well-supported clinical environment.

We are seeking a full-time Associate General Dentist who is clinically thoughtful, patient-centered, collaborative, and committed to continued growth. The ideal candidate takes pride in providing quality dentistry, communicates well with patients and the team, and understands that excellent care starts with listening, sound diagnosis, and doing what is right for the patient.

This is an opportunity to join a growing private practice where an associate can build lasting patient relationships, develop clinically, and become an important part of the team.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive general dentistry with an emphasis on diagnosis, prevention, preservation, and minimally invasive treatment.
• Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients through clear communication and genuine care.
• Diagnose and present treatment options based on each patient's individual needs.
• Perform a broad range of general dentistry procedures within your clinical scope and experience.
• Work collaboratively with our dental assistants, hygienists, and administrative team to provide a seamless patient experience.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation and follow established practice protocols.
• Participate in a team culture built around accountability, communication, coachability, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active California dental license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical fundamentals and sound diagnostic judgment.
• Excellent chairside manner and patient communication skills.
• Commitment to conservative, evidence-based dentistry and preserving natural tooth structure whenever clinically appropriate.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with the entire team.
• Comfortable treating a broad range of adult general dentistry patients.
• Candidates with experience outside of school are preferred, but we are open to the right early-career dentist with strong clinical fundamentals and a growth mindset.

Clinical Scope

We are primarily a general dentistry practice and see a predominantly adult patient population. Our associate dentists may provide treatment including:

• Comprehensive examinations and treatment planning
• Preventive and periodontal care
• Direct restorative dentistry
• Crowns and bridges
• Endodontic treatment
• Extractions
• Prosthodontic treatment
• Occlusal care
• Clear aligner treatment
• Other procedures appropriate to the dentist's training and clinical experience

You do not need to be an expert in every procedure listed above. We value sound judgment, knowing your clinical limits, and a willingness to continue developing your skills.

Why Relate?

• Private practice with a strong focus on patient relationships and quality of care.
• Preservation-focused philosophy — we believe not every finding requires treatment and that saving natural tooth structure matters.
• Predominantly adult patient population with a diverse range of general dentistry needs.
• Supportive clinical team working together to make treatment and patient care more efficient.
• Modern practice systems to support clinical care and patient communication.
• Growing practice with opportunities to take on a meaningful role as the practice continues to expand.

Schedule

Full-Time; Specific hours and scheduling will be discussed during the interview process.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience and clinical scope, with a production-based compensation structure.

Additional details regarding compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Our Philosophy

At Relate Dental Care, our approach is grounded in prevention, sound diagnosis, and long-term oral health — with the goal of helping patients keep their natural teeth for as long as possible.

'Save and preserve first. Restore only when necessary.' If that approach to dentistry resonates with you, we'd like to meet you.