General Dentist – San Diego, CA

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $175,000 – $280,000+
Location: San Diego, CA
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: Primarily on-site in San Diego, 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.

This full-time General Dentist opening in San Diego, CA is with a confidential general dental practice. The successful candidate will diagnose oral-health needs, deliver high-quality general care, and build patient relationships that support long-term treatment acceptance. Qualified applicants can review the employer, team structure, and interview process with Hire Innovative before authorizing a submission.

About the Role

The best fit offers an established patient base, capable hygiene and assistant support, clinical autonomy, and production-based upside without sacrificing care quality. Day to day, the person in this position will diagnose oral-health needs, deliver high-quality general care, and build patient relationships that support long-term treatment acceptance. San Diego candidates can expect an early discussion about work model, compensation, team structure, and whether the opportunity offers a meaningful step forward. Candidates will receive clear information about team structure, expected workload, and how success is measured.

Responsibilities

• Complete examinations and develop clear preventive, restorative, and comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide general dental procedures within experience, training, and clinical comfort.
• Explain findings, alternatives, fees, and follow-up needs without pressure.
• Coordinate with hygienists, assistants, specialists, labs, and front-office staff.
• Build dependable working relationships with patients, providers, and support staff while meeting documentation and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree with active, eligible, or transferable state licensure.
• Clinical confidence with general procedures and appropriate referral judgment.
• Clear treatment planning, documentation, and chairside communication.
• A patient-first approach paired with dependable pace and follow-through.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable care setting or patient population.
• Current role-specific certifications and familiarity with modern clinical documentation systems.

How to Apply

Apply through the form with a current resume. A cover letter is optional. If your experience aligns with the position, Hire Innovative will contact you to discuss the confidential details. We will not send your resume or identifying information to the employer without your consent.