Founding Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon — Equity & Sign-On

Salt Dental Partners; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

$50k sign-on bonus

Malpractice insurance reimbursement (S

CE allowance

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners is opening a new oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Bakersfield, CA, and seeks a surgeon to lead it from the start. This full-time role offers a strong compensation package, a $50,000 sign-on bonus, and the chance to earn equity as the practice grows.

You will perform full scope OMS procedures, place implants, and manage grafts, trauma, and orthognathic cases. SALT Dental Partners handles operations and marketing so you can focus on patients.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of a CODA-accredited residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (MD is a plus).
• Active California dental license or eligibility, in good standing.
• California General Anesthesia and Deep Sedation Permit or eligibility.
• Current DEA registration and ACLS/BLS/PALS certification.
• Board certification or eligibility with ABOMS.
• Proficiency in implant surgery with digital planning and guided surgery.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery including dentoalveolar surgery and wisdom teeth removal.
• Place dental implants and perform bone grafting and sinus augmentation.
• Manage facial trauma, pathology, and orthognathic cases where applicable.
• Provide IV sedation and office-based general anesthesia.
• Build and maintain referral relationships with general dentists and specialists.
• Help shape clinical workflows, patient experience, and culture.
• Collaborate with SALT Dental Partners on operations, marketing, and growth.

Skills

Implant surgery proficiency

Digital planning & guided surgery

Patient safety commitment

Excellent communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

CODA-accredited OMS residency (MD a plus)

California dental license or eligibility

DEA registration and certifications (ACLS/BLS/PALS)

Job description

Salt Dental Partners is opening a new oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Bakersfield, CA, and seeks a surgeon to lead it from the start. This full-time role offers a strong compensation package, a $50,000 sign-on bonus, and the chance to earn equity as the practice grows.

You will perform full scope OMS procedures, place implants, and manage grafts, trauma, and orthognathic cases. SALT Dental Partners handles operations and marketing so you can focus on patients.