Associate Dentist – San Francisco, CA

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $170,000 – $405,000+
Location: San Francisco, CA
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: Primarily on-site in San Francisco, CA. Patient hours, call, weekends, and administrative time depend on the care setting.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Licensure, credentialing, malpractice coverage, and CME or CE support where applicable.
• Productivity, quality, sign-on, or retention incentive potential depending on the employer and role.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

An employer represented by Hire Innovative is seeking an Associate Dentist in San Francisco, CA. The position needs someone who can deliver thoughtful treatment, explain options clearly, and build trust with patients while working efficiently with the clinical team. Qualified applicants can review the employer, team structure, and interview process with Hire Innovative before authorizing a submission.

About the Role

The strongest fit offers clinical autonomy, capable support staff, a healthy patient flow, and compensation that rewards quality care and production. Day to day, the person in this position will deliver thoughtful treatment, explain options clearly, and build trust with patients while working efficiently with the clinical team. The employer understands that San Francisco candidates weigh compensation, flexibility, commute, and quality of work together when considering a move. The interview process will cover team structure, workload, success measures, and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose oral-health needs and present practical treatment options.
• Provide care within the scope of your license, training, and clinical privileges.
• Document treatment accurately and coordinate with hygienists, assistants, specialists, and front-office staff.
• Build patient confidence through clear explanations and consistent follow-up.
• Build dependable working relationships with patients, providers, and support staff while meeting documentation and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree and active, eligible, or transferable state licensure.
• Clinical experience appropriate to the procedures and patient population.
• Sound treatment planning, documentation, and chairside communication.
• A patient-first approach without sacrificing pace or clinical standards.
• Ability to use feedback, work effectively with supervision, and take on greater ownership as proficiency grows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable care setting or patient population.
• Current role-specific certifications and familiarity with modern clinical documentation systems.
• Examples of work completed directly, including the tools, matters, patients, projects, or decisions involved.

How to Apply

Submit a current resume through the form on this page. A cover letter is optional. Hire Innovative reviews each application for role alignment and contacts candidates whose background matches the opening. Your resume and identifying information will not be sent to the employer without your consent.