General Dentist

Open Door Community Health Centers; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 201,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

NHSC Loan Repayment eligible (up to $/

Optional NYU Langone AEGD Residency (1

Job summary

Open Door Community Health Centers is seeking a General Dentist to join our Del Norte CHC team in Crescent City, CA. You will deliver full-scope general dentistry, including preventive, diagnostic, and urgent care, in a community-focused, patient-centered setting.

Join a mission-driven, outpatient practice with modern equipment, mentorship, and opportunities for leadership. California licensure and DEA registration are required, with visa sponsorship available for CAP-exempt applicants.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of a GPR or AEGD preferred.
• Two to five years clinical experience, preferably in community health or serving underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general dentistry across all ages.
• Deliver preventive, diagnostic, restorative and urgent dental care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to address social, behavioral, and medical factors affecting oral health.

Education

DDS or DMD

GPR/AEGD preferred

2–5 years clinical experience (community health preferred)

Tools

California dental license

DEA registration

CPR/BLS certification

California driver’s license

Job description

Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access

DNCHC Del Norte Community Health Center

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

At Open Door Community Health Centers, we provide every patient with compassionate, whole-person care through our Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services across California’s North Coast. We are looking for a General Dentist to join our integrated care team at Del Norte CHC, in Crescent City, California.

Why Join Open Door?

• Outpatient practice with excellent work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling including 10 hour shifts
• No hospital call
• Teaching, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
• State-of-the-art technology, modern equipment, and a highly trained clinical team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered dental care in a safe and comfortable environment.

Practice at Dental Services – Open Door Community Health Centers

As a Dentist, you’ll practice at the full scope of general dentistry to all ages while developing meaningful, long-term relationships with your patients. You’ll provide preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and urgent dental care for individuals with diverse and often complex oral health needs. Working alongside interdisciplinary colleagues, you’ll help address the social, behavioral, and medical factors that impact oral health while improving access to quality dental care in a community that truly values your work.

Live in Crescent City, California

Located in the coastal community of Crescent City in Del Norte County, this area is defined by its beautiful bay, surrounding redwoods, and strong sense of community. Residents, alongside neighboring Tribal communities, are deeply engaged in strengthening and supporting the region. The community is supported by a local hospital system, regional air service, and proximity to southern Oregon, offering connectivity while maintaining a small-town coastal feel.

Education & Experience

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school
• Completion of an accredited General Practice Residency (GPR) or Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program preferred
• Two to five years of clinical experience preferred, particularly in community health, public health, rural practice, or caring for underserved populations
• CAP-exempt visa sponsorship available
• Opportunity to participate in our optional one-year AEGD Residency Program with NYU Langone which holds an 80% post-residency retention rate at ODCHC

Required Licensure & Certifications

Prior to employment, candidates must possess:

• Current, unrestricted California dental license
• Current DEA registration
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Valid California driver’s license with an insurable driving record

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Provider professional expense account
• Custom dental loupes
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Retention bonus
• Paid sabbatical program
• Eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment (up to $250,000 for qualifying providers)

Compensation: $201,104.48 to $230,262.41

Make a Difference in a Community That Values You

Take a Walk on the Coast