Associate Dentist- Santa Rosa, CA

Associate Dentist
- Fee-For-Service | Ownership Pathway

Location:

Santa Rosa, California
Status:
Full-Time | 4 days per week
Compensation:
Competitive, above-market earning potential for the right doctor
Daily Guarantee:
Minimum daily guarantee during the initial ramp period

Compensation & Benefits

• Minimum daily guarantee: $800 per day
• Production-based compensation structure. (30%)
• 100% fee-for-service practice (no insurance contracts)
• Continuing education is supported for doctors who demonstrate initiative, capability, and commitment to growth
• Direct mentorship from Dr. Buzza
• Clear ownership opportunity for the right long-term fit

Buzza Dental Group is a long-established, fee-for-service private practice serving the Santa Rosa community for decades. This is not a high-volume or insurance-driven office. Patients come here because they value thoughtful diagnostics, clear communication, and high-quality dentistry.

Dr. John Buzza has built the practice around trust, compassion, and doing dentistry the right way. The culture is direct, professional, and grounded in accountability. Expectations are clear, feedback is honest, and growth is earned through consistency and effort.

You’ll work with a seasoned, highly capable team that understands efficiency and flow. Hygiene plays a central role in the practice, and this position is critical to exams, same-day dentistry, and same-day care. There is no internal competition for cases; you are set up to build trust and grow your schedule naturally.

Mentorship here is hands-on and intentional. Dr. Buzza is deeply invested in helping the right associate improve clinical judgment, treatment planning, and patient communication in a true fee-for-service environment. Growth is supported without rushing or pressure.

This role is designed for long-term alignment. While it begins as a true associate position, there is a very real pathway to ownership for the right doctor, typically within 12–24 months once alignment is clear. The right associate can realistically build to $1M+ in annual production, with income that reflects that level of contribution.

Santa Rosa offers an exceptional lifestyle with access to wine country, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community. It’s an ideal location for a dentist looking to build a long-term career while enjoying Northern California living.

• Patient Trust & Communication – Dentistry here starts with listening. Patients are educated thoroughly and guided toward confident decisions without pressure or fear-based tactics.
• Clinical Excellence – Quality matters. We value dentists who take pride in their work and hold themselves to a high standard every day.
• Team Ownership – This is a full-day commitment, not an operatory-only role. We support hygiene, help where needed, and stay engaged until patient care is complete.
• Growth Mindset – Coachability is essential. The right doctor asks questions, seeks feedback, and continuously seeks to improve.

• Perform hygiene exams, new patient exams, and same-day dentistry
• Deliver high-quality restorative dentistry efficiently and confidently
• Communicate diagnoses and treatment plans clearly in a fee-for-service setting
• Work collaboratively with assistants, hygienists, and leadership
• Take ownership of the full clinical day, including patient follow-through

• True Fee-For-Service Dentistry
  You’ll practice in a 100% fee-for-service environment built on trust, not insurance limitations. Patients move forward because they understand and believe in the recommended care. Dentists who enjoy earning cases through communication and relationships thrive here.
• Hands-On Mentorship
  This is shoulder-to-shoulder mentorship, not passive oversight. Dr. Buzza is actively involved in helping the right associate improve clinical judgment, treatment planning, and patient communication. Growth here is intentional, practical, and supported.
• Clear Ownership Pathway
  This role is designed with long-term alignment in mind. Ownership is not theoretical and is absolutely possible for the right doctor once alignment is clear.
• Strong Team & Systems
  You’ll work with an…