Dentist – Endo Focus

Gentle Dental; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

CE allowance

Malpractice insurance

Disability coverage

DEA reimbursement

Licensure support

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Gentle Dental Palo Alto is seeking a part-time General Dentist with an endodontic focus to join our established practice. The role centers on root canal therapy and endodontic procedures, supported by a strong internal referral network and modern dental technology.

Join a multi-specialty team that values clinical autonomy, high-quality patient care, and professional development, with a schedule starting at one day per week and opportunities to expand based on availability and patient demand.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Active California dental license or ability to obtain one before employment.
• Current DEA registration, CPR certification, and NPI.
• Demonstrated clinical experience performing root canal therapy.

Responsibilities

• Perform root canal treatments and related endodontic procedures.
• Endodontic examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Emergency root canal treatment and post-treatment evaluation.
• Coordinate with Endodontists and general dentists for referrals as needed.
• Maintain high-quality patient care within California law.

Skills

Endodontic procedures

Root canal therapy

Clinical autonomy

Patient communication

Education

DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school

Active California dental license

Current DEA registration

CPR certification

NPI

Job description

Description

General Dentist - Endodontic Focus - Palo Alto, CA

Gentle Dental is hiring a Part-Time General Dentist with a focus on Endodontics and Root Canal Therapy in Palo Alto, California.

Are you a General Dentist who enjoys performing root canals and wants to dedicate more of your clinical schedule to endodontic procedures?

Gentle Dental offers an opportunity for a General Dentist with advanced endodontic skills to focus primarily on root canal therapy, endodontic diagnosis, and related procedures within the scope of general dentistry.

Join an established multi-specialty dental organization where you'll benefit from a strong internal referral network, modern dental technology, experienced clinical support, and the autonomy to provide exceptional patient care.

Schedule: Minimum 1 day per week, with flexibility to add additional days.

Compensation: Competitive production-based compensation, with percentage rates in the mid-30s.

Why Join Gentle Dental?

Endodontic-focused practice: Spend the majority of your clinical time performing root canal therapy and related endodontic procedures.

Strong internal referral network: Receive endodontic referrals from General Dentists within an established provider network.

Flexible part-time schedule: Start with one day per week, with opportunities to expand your schedule based on availability.

Established patient base: Benefit from an existing dental practice with immediate production opportunities.

Clinical autonomy: Make treatment decisions based on your clinical judgment and your patients' best interests.

Multi-specialty collaboration: Work alongside General Dentists and dental specialists in a supportive environment.

Modern dental technology: Access technology supporting endodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical care.

Professional development: Continue building your endodontic skills through continuing education and advanced clinical learning opportunities.

Practice management support: Focus on patient care while experienced teams assist with administrative and operational responsibilities.

Endodontic Procedures & Responsibilities

This opportunity is designed for a General Dentist who has experience performing root canal treatments and wants to build an endodontic-focused practice.

Clinical responsibilities may include:

• Anterior root canal therapy
• Premolar root canal treatment
• Molar root canal therapy
• Endodontic examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Emergency root canal treatment
• Pulpotomies and pulpectomies
• Diagnosis and management of dental pain and endodontic emergencies
• Core buildups following endodontic treatment
• Evaluation and referral of complex endodontic cases requiring specialist care
• Collaboration with Endodontists and other dental specialists when appropriate
• Patient scheduling will be structured to support efficient workflows while allowing sufficient time to deliver high-quality endodontic care.
• All treatment is performed within the dentist's training, competency, and the scope of general dentistry permitted under California law.

Palo Alto Dental Office

Gentle Dental Palo Alto
853 Middlefield Road, Suite 1
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Schedule & Compensation

Position: Part-Time General Dentist - Endodontic Focus

Schedule:

• Minimum commitment of 1 day per week
• Flexible scheduling with opportunities to add additional days
• Endodontic-focused patient appointments and internal referrals

Compensation:

• Competitive percentage of production in the mid-30s
• Established patient base and internal referral opportunities
• Opportunity to develop an endodontic-focused clinical schedule

Benefits & Professional Development

Gentle Dental offers benefits and professional development opportunities that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Additional pre-tax retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Malpractice insurance
• Continuing education allowance
• Additional continuing education opportunities
• Partial California dental license and DEA reimbursement after two years
• Employee Assistance Program

Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and scheduled hours.

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
• Active California dental license or ability to obtain one before employment
• Current DEA registration, CPR certification, and NPI
• Demonstrated clinical experience and confidence performing root canal therapy and other endodontic procedures
• Strong endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning skills
• Commitment to evidence-based dentistry and high-quality patient care
• Excellent communication and patient relationship skills
• Interest in developing and maintaining an endodontic-focused general dentistry practice

Advanced endodontic experience is preferred for this position. An endodontic specialty residency is not required.

Build Your Career Around the Dentistry You Enjoy

At Gentle Dental, we believe dentists should have opportunities to develop their clinical interests while maintaining the autonomy and support needed to deliver exceptional care.

This position is ideal for a General Dentist who enjoys root canal treatment and wants to spend more time practicing endodontics without transitioning into a formally recognized dental specialty role.

You’ll have the opportunity to build your clinical skills, collaborate with experienced providers, and help patients preserve their natural teeth through high-quality endodontic care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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