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Pediatric Dentist

Gentle Dental
La Mesa, CA
Pediatric DentistPart Timevia indeed · last seen Oct 11

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.

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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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About the Employer
Gentle Dental
Bellingham, WA
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