Pediatric Dentist
Job Description
Part-Time Pediatric Dentist – La Mesa, California
Flexible Part-Time Opportunity | Established Patient Base | Clinical Autonomy
Gentle Dental is seeking a Part-Time Pediatric Dentist to join our established Grossmont practice in La Mesa, California.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Pediatric Dentist looking to complement an existing practice or clinical schedule while benefiting from an established patient base and the support of an experienced dental team.
You can focus on creating positive dental experiences and providing exceptional care to children while our team supports scheduling, patient coordination, and day-to-day practice operations.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Flexible part-time schedule
Established patient base with opportunity for continued growth
Clinical autonomy to diagnose and treatment plan based on what is best for your patients
Experienced clinical and operational support
Collaborative environment with General Dentists and other dental professionals
Continuing education opportunities
Malpractice insurance provided
Focus on Your Patients. We'll Support the Rest.
At Gentle Dental, our Pediatric Dentists have the clinical autonomy to provide care based on the individual needs of each child while benefiting from the resources and support of an established dental organization.
Our local team supports scheduling, patient coordination, and practice operations so you can spend your clinical time focused on what matters most: delivering high-quality care and helping children and their families feel comfortable and confident about their dental experience.
Practice Location
Gentle Dental Grossmont
5565 Grossmont Center Drive, Suites 459 & 354
La Mesa, CA 91942
Schedule
Part-time, with flexibility based on practice needs and provider availability.
Benefits
Continuing Education
Malpractice Insurance
Additional CE allowance plus partial California License and DEA reimbursement after two years
Qualifications
DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Active California dental license in good standing or ability to obtain prior to employment
Current CPR, DEA, and NPI
About Gentle Dental
At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates' smiles as much as our patients' smiles.
Our mission is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare while improving the overall health and well-being of the communities we serve. We foster a culture built on patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
If you are a Pediatric Dentist looking for a flexible part-time opportunity with an established patient base, clinical autonomy, and an experienced team behind you, we would love to meet you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Benefits
Patient treatment planning • Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Direct patient care • CPR Certification • Dentistry • Continuing education credits • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Doctoral degree • Part-time • License reimbursement • Dental License • BLS Certification • Working with pediatric populations • Mid-level • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Children • Pediatrics • DEA License • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Dental treatment planning • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry
Job Details
- Job Type
- Part Time
- Typical pay (not posted by this employer)
- Typical pay for Pediatric Dentist in California: $190,071–$227,500 a year
- The middle half of 12 job posts in California that listed pay in the last year, based on the lower figure of each posted range. Ask the employer what this role pays.
- Specialty
- Pediatric Dentist
- Posted
- October 11, 2026
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