Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Salt Dental Partners; Bakersfield (CA); Sur place; USD 550 000 - 650 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Equity participation

$50k sign-on bonus

Malpractice insurance reimbursement (S

CE allowance

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Implant surgery proficiency

Digital planning & guided surgery

Patient safety commitment

Excellent communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Formation

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)

Description du poste

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.