Staff Dentist

New Grad Dentist | Mentorship. Meaning. Momentum. | $190,000+ | 4-Day Week Location: Fortuna, CA Schedule: Full-time | 4x10s (Mon–Thurs) | No weekends or call Start Your Dental Career With Purpose You’ve worked hard to earn your DDS/DMD — now it’s time to put your passion into practice. Join a mission-driven community health center in beautiful Northern California that’s dedicated to helping new dentists grow into confident, compassionate clinicians. Here, you’ll gain hands-on mentorship, build your clinical foundation, and serve a community that truly values your care. This isn’t just your first job — it’s your launchpad into a career of skill, impact, and growth. Why New Grads Love It Here 1:1 Mentorship: Work directly with an experienced dentist who will guide your clinical decision-making, help you build confidence, and support your long-term goals. Bread-and-Butter Dentistry: Build your skills across everyday general dentistry — including urgent needs, restorative work, anterior endo, full and partial denture steps and adjustments. (No molar endo or implants required.) Grow at Your Own Pace: The clinic is structured to help new dentists expand their skill set gradually and thoughtfully. You’ll have the freedom to develop confidence in each procedure before taking on new challenges — supported every step of the way by your mentor and team. The Dream Team: Your Registered Dental Assistants are the true backbone of this clinic — tenured, highly skilled, and fully supportive. They handle charting, process temp crowns and X-rays, flip rooms, perform sealants and coronal polishing, and keep patient flow smooth so you can focus on dentistry. Give Back While You Grow: Every patient you serve expands access to care for rural families who truly need it. Balanced Lifestyle: A 4-day workweek means more time to recharge, explore the redwoods, and live life beyond the operatory. What You’ll Receive Starting Salary: $190,000 Loan Repayment: Up to $75,000 for only 2 years of service (NHSC-eligible!) Relocation & Sign-On Bonus: Tailored to help you transition smoothly Benefits: Medical, dental, vision + 403(b) with 4% match (vested day one) Time Off: 5 weeks PTO + 1 week CME (with stipend) Malpractice: FTCA coverage provided You’re a Perfect Fit If You… Just graduated from an accredited U.S. dental program (DMD or DDS) Are eager to learn, grow, and refine your skills with expert mentorship Are licensed (or license-eligible) in California Believe in compassionate, community-centered care Want to build your career—not just fill a chair Your New Home: Northern California Between the redwoods and the Pacific, you’ll find a community that welcomes you with open arms. Enjoy coastal living, friendly patients, and endless outdoor adventures — all with easy access to Napa, San Francisco, and wine country weekends. Your Career Starts Here Step into your profession with confidence, purpose, and the right support system behind you. Apply confidentially today — interviews and site visits available immediately! Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No