Experienced Associate Dentist Wanted – Private Practice Opportunity

Kern County Dental Society; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern digital offices

Cone-beam CT & digital radiographs

Strong clinical autonomy

Experienced support team

High earning potential

No HMO or Denti-Cal

Job summary

Kerncountyds is recruiting an experienced Associate Dentist for our Bakersfield and Tulare offices in California. The role offers part-time or full-time opportunities in a modern, fully digital practice with supportive staff and strong earning potential.

We operate a fee-for-service model with no HMO or Denti-Cal, emphasizing autonomy, quality patient care, and comprehensive general and specialty services. Implants, endodontics, oral surgery and third molar extractions are valued additions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience
• Strong diagnostic and treatment planning skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Excellent communication and patient relationship skills

Job description

Experienced Associate Dentist Wanted – Private Practice Opportunity

PRIVATE PRACTICE

FEE FOR SERVICE

GENERAL AND SPECIALTY CARE

Established private dental practice seeking an experienced Associate Dentist for part-time or full-time opportunities in our modern Bakersfield and Tulare offices. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident clinician who values autonomy, quality patient care, and strong earning potential in a supportive private practice environment.

We are an insurance and fee-for-service practice providing comprehensive general and specialty dental services with a strong existing patient base and experienced support staff.

What makes this opportunity attractive:

• Modern, fully digital offices
• Cone-beam CT, digital radiographs, and paperless systems
• Strong clinical autonomy
• Experienced support team
• High production and income potential
• No HMO or Denti-Cal

We are looking for a dentist with:

• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience
• Strong diagnostic and treatment planning skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Excellent communication and patient relationship skills

Additional experience with implants, endodontics, oral surgery, or third molar extractions is highly valued.

• Part-time and full-time opportunities available
• One day per week required in Tulare office
• Remaining schedule primarily in Bakersfield
• Ideal for an experienced dentist seeking flexibility, income growth, or long-term stability

Compensation:

• Competitive daily guarantee and/or percentage-based compensation
• Bonus opportunities available
• Exceptional earning potential for motivated providers

Mailing Address: PO Box 80056,
Bakersfield, CA 93380

Affiliated with the American Dental Association
(ADA) and California Dental Association (CDA)