Endodontist

Confidential; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Central San Diego/Chula Vista (Eastlake) seeks a board-certified Endodontist to join our group practice. You’ll benefit from established referrals, long-time staff, and modern technology in a collaborative setting.

The position is part-time with a compensation package featuring 55% of net production and daily minimums. You will work 1-2 days per month at 4-5 busy practices, with in-person work and a strong support network.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of an ADA-accredited advanced specialty program in Endodontics (Certificate/MS).
• Active, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the practicing state, or eligibility.
• Active DEA registration and state controlled-substance license; current BLS/CPR (ACLS preferred).
• Expert-level mastery of the dental operating microscope, digital radiography, apex locators, and rotary endodontic instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex root canal therapies with high precision.
• Endodontic retreatments, apexifications, and pulpotomies.
• Perform endodontic microsurgery including apicoectomies and root resections.
• Diagnose and treat traumatic dental injuries.
• Coordinate care with referring offices and dental staff; maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

Compassionate chairside manner

Precision and focus

Team-oriented mindset

Collaborative care

Documentation & compliance

Anesthesia administration

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Endodontics certificate/MS

Tools

Dental operating microscope

Digital radiography

Apex locators

Rotary endodontic instrumentation

Job description

Endodontist – Central San Diego / Chula Vista (Eastlake Neighborhood)

We are looking for a board-certified Endodontist to join our group practice in Central San Diego and Chula Vista (Eastlake). You'll walk into established practices with a steady flow of referrals, experienced long-time staff, and modern technology.

Compensation

• Monthly Commission: 55% of Net Production ($10K - $15K of Production Potential per Day)
• Sharing of materials and supplies
• Daily minimums

Schedule

1-2 days / month at each of 4-5 sizeable, busy, long-standing general dentistry practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school.
• Specialty Training: Completion of an ADA-accredited advanced specialty education program in Endodontics (Certificate/MS).
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the practicing state, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Certifications: Active DEA registration and state controlled-substance license for prescribing medication; current BLS/CPR certification (ACLS preferred).
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level mastery of the dental operating microscope, digital radiography, apex locators, and rotary endodontic instrumentation.

Preferred Characteristics

• Compassionate Chairside Manner: Ability to put anxious patients at ease and explain complex procedures in simple, reassuring terms.
• Precision and Focus: Exceptional manual dexterity, spatial awareness, and stamina for performing micro-surgical procedures.
• Team-Oriented Mindset: Strong communication skills to foster trust with referring offices and coordinate efficiently with dental assistants and office staff.
• Specialized Treatments: Perform routine and complex root canal therapies, endodontic retreatments, apexifications, and pulpotomies with high precision.
• Surgical Endodontics: Execute endodontic microsurgery, including apicoectomies, root resections, and repair of periapical lesions.
• Trauma Management: Diagnose and treat traumatic dental injuries, including avulsed, fractured, or luxated teeth.
• Patient Comfort & Pain Management: Administer local anesthetics and optional conscious sedation (oral/nitrous oxide) safely; manage patient anxiety and acute dental pain effectively.
• Collaborative Care: Formulate comprehensive treatment plans and coordinate closely with referring general dentists to ensure proper post-endodontic restorative care.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, highly detailed electronic health records (EHR) and clinical notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations and state dental board standards.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $250,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person