Associate General Dentist

Overview

Associate General Dentist – Full Time

Santa Cruz Dental Group | Santa Cruz, CA

4 Days per Week | $850/day Guarantee or 25% of Adjusted Production (Whichever Is Higher)

Santa Cruz Dental Group is a busy, well-established private practice seeking a full-time Associate General Dentist to join our team four days per week. We offer a modern, supportive environment with strong systems, consistent patient flow, and a culture focused on quality care — not rushed dentistry.

This role is ideal for a dentist who values clinical excellence, clear expectations, and long-term stability in a practice designed to support success.

From Dr. Sandhu

“I’m looking for an associate who takes pride in their clinical work, communicates well with patients and the team, and wants to grow with the practice long term.”

• 4 days per week (full-time)
• $850 per day guaranteed OR 25% of adjusted production (whichever is higher)
• Daily production goal: ~${"5,000"}/day
• Established patient flow — no need to build a schedule from scratch
• Strong hygiene-driven model supporting consistent exams and treatment

• Provide comprehensive general dentistry, including:
• Exams and diagnosis of oral health conditions
• Restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns/bridges)
• Simple extractions and endodontic procedures
• Digital X-rays and preventive care
• Present ethical, patient-focused treatment plans
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and long-term dental health
• Collaborate with an experienced clinical and administrative team
• Maintain high standards for safety, compliance, and clinical excellence

• DDS or DMD from an ADA-accredited dental school
• Active California dental license (or in process)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Dentistry
• Prior clinical or private practice experience preferred
• Confident, ethical clinician with strong chairside manner
• Team-oriented, reliable, and growth-minded
• CPR/BLS and NPI required

To be considered, please submit all of the following:

• Current CV
• Brief written response (1–2 short paragraphs) describing:
• What you are looking for in your next role
• What type of practice environment helps you do your best work
• Answers to the screening questions below
• Applications missing any of the above will not be reviewed.

• Please include your answers with your application:
• 1. Are you able to commit to a consistent 4-day per week schedule? Yes / No
• 2. How would you describe your comfort level with restorative dentistry (crowns, fillings, treatment planning)? Very confident / Comfortable with support / Still building experience
• 3. What type of practice environment do you thrive in most? Busy private practice with systems and support / Slower-paced or highly supervised setting
• 4. Are you seeking a long-term associate position? Yes / No / Short-term

This is not a churn-and-burn associate role. We are intentional about hiring and are looking for an associate who wants a stable schedule, strong income opportunity, and a long-term professional home within a well-run private practice.

DDS or DMD from an ADA-accredited dental school

Active California dental license (or in process)

Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Dentistry

Prior clinical or private practice experience preferred

Confident, ethical clinician with strong chairside manner

Team-oriented, reliable, and growth-minded

CPR/BLS and NPI required