Dentist I (On-call)

La Clínica de La Raza; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational leave with stipend

Malpractice coverage

Flexible schedules

NHSC loan repayment support

Job summary

La Clínica de La Raza is seeking a dentist to deliver comprehensive general dentistry across our Bay Area sites. You will conduct exams, restorations, extractions, and preventive care while coordinating with physicians and educating patients on oral health.

You will mentor residents and work within a cross‑functional team to provide high‑quality care. Requirements include graduation from an accredited dental school, a California license, and experience in diverse, low‑income communities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental school with DDS or DMD.
• California license to practice dentistry in the state.
• Experience in general dentistry and clinic settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general dentistry including exams, restorations, extractions, and prophylaxis.
• Diagnose and treat dental diseases; formulate treatment plans for patients.
• Prescribe medications and coordinate care with physicians as needed.
• Maintain records, attend staff conferences, and collaborate with a cross-functional team.
• Educate patients on preventive care and dental health.

Skills

Dental knowledge

Time management

Patient service

Cross-cultural communication

English/Spanish bilingual

Education

DDS/DMD

California license

Tools

Practice Management Software

Job description

Who we are

La Clínica de La Raza is a community‑based health center that provides culturally appropriate, high‑quality, and accessible care to diverse communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1971, we serve more than 90,000 individuals across 35 sites in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties, coordinating services to improve health and well‑being.

Be a champion for community dentistry

If you have a calling to serve vulnerable populations and are eager to bring your dental skills to a mission‑driven team, La Clínica is the place for you. We offer robust perks, including educational leave with stipend, malpractice coverage, flexible schedules, and National Health Service Corps approval for tax‑free loan repayment.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Dental Care Delivery

• Handle all aspects of general dentistry
• Perform oral exams, restorations, extractions, and prophylactic work
• Treat oral diseases and consult with physicians regarding medical/dental problems
• Assign patients to plaque control or other educational programs
• Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using instruments, x‑rays, or other diagnostic equipment to evaluate health and plan treatment
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services
• Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications
• Formulate treatment plans for patients’ teeth and mouth tissues

Patient Experience

• Advise or instruct patients on preventive care, causes and treatment of dental problems, and available services
• Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and staff
• Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions for dental assistants

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Serve as volunteer faculty for UCSF and Lutheran Medical Center to assist the Associate Dental Director in mentoring AEGD residents
• Act as a member of a cross‑functional dental team that provides exceptional care and performs four‑handed dentistry and oral surgery
• Attend staff conferences; maintain clinical and other records of services, supplies, and materials used

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge

• Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including drug properties, interactions, and preventive measures
• Good time‑management skills and evidence‑based approaches to dental care
• Understanding of patient‑service principles and processes, including quality standards and satisfaction assessment
• Working knowledge of Practice Management System software

Abilities

• Deal courteously and effectively with patients and maintain good working relationships with staff
• Operate all types of dental equipment and machinery
• Identify potential problems, recognize when issues arise (diagnostic, not necessarily corrective)
• Execute precisely coordinated hand movements to manipulate small objects
• Work across cultures and support diversity, equity, and inclusion
• English/Spanish proficiency preferred but not required

Experience and Other Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental school; valid D.D.S. / D.M.D.
• One year of experience in all phases of general dentistry and auxiliary utilization or administrative experience in a clinic setting
• License to practice in the State of California
• DEA number
• Cultural competence working in diverse/low‑income communities