Per Diem Dentist

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 192,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Dentist to join a community-based dental program in Santa Rosa, California. The role emphasizes pediatric care for underserved populations within a mission-driven setting.

The clinic handles 25–30 patients daily, with additional mobile clinic duties averaging 24–26 patients per day. Applicants should hold a DDS/DMD from a U.S. dental school and possess an active, unrestricted license.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited U.S. dental school and active, unrestricted license.
• Experience in a community clinic, rural hospital, FQHC, or similar setting preferred.
• Background rooted in community-based care and serving pediatric populations.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
• Mid-career candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide per diem dental care with a strong pediatric focus.
• Manage approximately 25–30 patients per day in the clinic.
• Participate in the mobile dental program on a rotating basis.
• Perform exams, cleanings, X-rays, and simple extractions as needed.
• Collaborate with hospital and clinic teams to serve high-need populations.

Skills

Pediatric dentistry

Spanish language proficiency

Active unrestricted dental license

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited U.S. dental school

Job description

Providence Dental Clinic is seeking a Per Diem Dentist to join an established, community-based dental program in Santa Rosa, California. This role is ideal for an experienced dentist with a passion for serving pediatric and underserved populations in a mission-driven clinical setting.

The clinic provides more than 8,000 patient visits annually, with care focused primarily on children ages 0 to 20, including an intentional emphasis on children ages 0 to 5, and patients with special needs and pregnant women. While the majority of care is pediatric, limited adult treatment is provided for emergency needs.

The program supports access to dental care through a mobile dental initiative serving high-need sites throughout Sonoma County, including elementary schools. This dual clinic/mobile model allows providers to reach patients who may otherwise face significant barriers to care.

Position Details:

• Per Diem position in a community dental clinic setting

• Schedule: 2 days per week commitment preferred

• Strong pediatric patient focus

• Approximately 25 to 30 patients per day in the clinic

• Participation in the mobile dental program on a rotating basis

• Mobile clinic schedule averages 24 to 26 patients per day

• Mobile services include exams, cleanings, x-rays, and simple extractions

• 2 mobile dental units serving high-need sites across Sonoma County

• Compensation is between $97.42 to $139.40 per hour

The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• DDS or DMD from an accredited U.S. dental school

• Experienced dentist; mid-career candidates strongly preferred

• Active, unrestricted dental license (or ability to obtain)

• Continuous work history with no gaps in clinical practice

• Experience in a community clinic, rural hospital, FQHC, or similar setting

• Background rooted in community-based care

• Experience working with special needs populations is preferred

• Spanish language proficiency is preferred

Where You'll Work

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 338-bed acute care hospital providing a wide range of specialty services, including critical care, cardiovascular, stroke, women's and children's, oncology and orthopedics. The hospital is home to the region's Level II Trauma Center serving the entire Coastal Valleys area, including Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Lake Counties, as well as coastal Marin County.

Where You'll Live

Santa Rosa sits 55 miles north of San Francisco in the heart of wine country. With its cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers, the city has the perfect Mediterranean climate for its famous vineyards. Home to The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, a great attraction for Peanuts fans, Santa Rosa is also known for its redwood groves and stunning ocean vistas. Nearby state parks, historic homes and gardens provide year-round beauty.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 31526