Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Equity options

Malpractice insurance reimbursement

CE allowance

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Job summary

SALT Dental Partners is opening a new oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Bakersfield, CA, seeking a surgeon to lead from the start. This full-time role offers a strong compensation package, a $50k sign-on bonus, and potential equity as the practice grows.

You will operate with support from SALT Dental Partners on business and marketing aspects. Open to recent graduates with a CODA-accredited OMFS residency and active CA licensure.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school with OMFS residency.
• CODA-accredited OMFS residency completed; MD degree is a plus.
• Active California dental license or eligibility for licensure in good standing.
• CA General Anesthesia and Deep Sedation Permit or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain) and basic life support certifications.
• ABOMS board certification or eligibility for the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery including dentoalveolar surgery and complex extractions.
• Place dental implants and perform bone grafting and sinus augmentation.
• Manage facial trauma, pathology, and orthognathic cases as capabilities allow.
• Provide IV sedation and general anesthesia in an office setting.
• Build referral relationships with general dentists and other specialists in the Bakersfield area.
• Shape clinical workflows, patient experience, and culture of a new practice.
• Collaborate with SALT Dental Partners on operations, marketing, and growth.

Skills

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Clinical judgement

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

DDS or DMD

CODA residency in OMFS

California license eligibility

CA anesthesia permit eligibility

DEA registration / ACLS / BLS / PALS

ABOMS board eligibility

Tools

Digital planning software

Guided implant tools

Job description

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon: Bakersfield, CA

SALT Dental Partners | Opening Summer 2027

About the Opportunity

SALT Dental Partners is opening a new oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Bakersfield, California, and we're looking for a surgeon to lead it from the start. This is a full-time, five-day-a-week position with a strong compensation package, a sign-on bonus, and the chance to earn equity in the business you help build.

Bakersfield is a large and underserved market for specialty surgical care. You'll have the opportunity to establish yourself as the go-to surgeon for referring dentists across the region, with SALT Dental Partners handling the business side so you can focus on patients.

Compensation and Benefits

• $550,000 annual guarantee vs. 35% of adjusted production (whichever is greater)

• $50,000 sign-on bonus

• Earned equity options, giving you a real stake in the practice's long-term success

• Malpractice insurance reimbursement through OMSNIC

• Continuing education (CE) allowance

• Medical and dental benefits

• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Schedule

• Full-time, 5 days per week

• Anticipated opening: Summer 2027

What You'll Do

• Perform a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including dentoalveolar surgery, complex extractions, and wisdom teeth removal

• Place dental implants and perform bone grafting and sinus augmentation procedures

• Manage and treat facial trauma, pathology, and orthognathic cases as your training and the practice's capabilities allow

• Provide IV sedation and general anesthesia in an office-based setting

• Build and maintain referral relationships with general dentists and other specialists throughout the Bakersfield area

• Help shape the clinical workflows, patient experience, and culture of a new practice

• Work with the SALT Dental Partners team on operations, marketing, and growth

Requirements and Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

• Completion of a CODA-accredited residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (MD degree is a plus but not required)

• Active California dental license, or eligibility for licensure, in good standing

• California General Anesthesia and Deep Sedation Permit, or eligibility to obtain one, as required by the Dental Board of California

• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain), ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification

• Board certification or eligibility with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Proficiency in implant surgery, including digital planning and guided surgery

• Strong clinical judgment, surgical skill, and commitment to patient safety

• Excellent communication skills with patients, referring doctors, and staff

• An entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset and a desire to build a practice

• Recent graduates are welcome to apply, and experience is a plus

What We Offer

• A brand-new, purpose-built practice designed around surgical care

• Business support from SALT Dental Partners, including HR, billing, marketing, credentialing, and compliance

• Meaningful equity participation as you help the practice grow

• A strong guaranteed income with significant upside tied to production

• The chance to be the founding surgeon in a growing market

About Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield is the largest city in Kern County, with a growing population and a lower cost of living than much of California. It offers easy access to Los Angeles, the Central Coast, and the Sierra Nevada, along with a family-friendly community and a strong need for specialty healthcare.