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Associate Dentist – SDDS Dental
Bakersfield, CA | Private Practice | Part-Time/Contract
Looking for a practice where you can focus on growth, refine your skills, and work with a supportive team? SDDS Dental is seeking a well-rounded, motivated Associate Dentist to join our established private practice. We’re looking for someone proficient in most phases of clinical dentistry — from restorative to endo to simple oral surgery — and ready to deliver high-quality care across a range of patient needs.
About SDDS Dental
Led by Dr. Navid Safaei, SDDS Dental is a modern, technology-forward boutique practice serving the Bakersfield community with a strong reputation for quality and trust. We combine digital workflows with compassionate care and are growing our team to meet increasing patient demand.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Diagnose and treat patients across a wide range of general dentistry procedures: Proficiency in routine dental procedures: fillings, crowns, bridges, hygiene, extractions, endo (anterior/premolar), crowns, dentures, and implant restorations
- Experience with implant placement, Invisalign, veneers, and other cosmetic procedures preferred but not required
- Strong diagnostic and treatment planning skills
- Excellent patient care and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Collaborate with experienced clinical and administrative support staff
- Provide care in a calm, patient-first environment
What We’re Looking For
- DDS/DMD from an accredited U.S. dental school
- Active California dental license in good standing
- Proficiency in most general dentistry procedures
- Experience with HMO patients a plus (but not required)
- Strong communication skills and a team-player attitude
- 2+ years of experience
What We Offer
- Daily minimum or % of production (whichever is higher)
- Flexible schedule – part-time role with the ability to choose your set working days
- Digital workflows with proven systems in place to facilitate patient care
- Stable and growing patient base
- Supportive team culture that values clinical growth and long-term collaboration
- Potential for future partnership or leadership roles
- Mentorship and Guidance from experienced dentist in complex cases including full mouth reconstructions, implants, and cosmetics.
To Apply send CV (Cover Letter optional) in PDF format to SafaeiDDS@gmail.com
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $750.00 per day
Application Question(s):
- Bakersfield is 1.5hours from Los Angeles. Are able to commute to Bakersfield reliably?
- Do you have an active CA Dental License?
Work Location: In person
