General Dentist
Job Description
General Dentist (Independent Contractor)
Modern, High-Tech Private Practice | Part-Time| Oakland, CA
We are a fast-growing, award-winning dental clinic in Uptown Oakland looking to add an experienced and team-oriented General Dentist to our practice. This is an independent contractor position (1099) with part-time hours to start and the potential to grow.
Our office is fully digital, eco-conscious, and equipped with the latest dental technology including CEREC, Sirona Galileos 3D imaging, and Itero scanner. We’ve been recognized by the California State Senate and Assembly, named a National Green Leader, and featured in Oakland and Alameda magazines as a leader in modern dentistry and sustainability.
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking a dentist who is:
- Comfortable working independently
- Confident in restorative, endodontic, periodontic, prosthetic and Invisalign
- Experienced in comprehensive care and same-day dentistry
- A strong communicator who works well with our established, supportive team
- Collaborative – ready to integrate smoothly into our systems and staff culture
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality general dental care to patients of all ages
- Support the hygiene department in preventive dentistry (CAMBRA model)
- Educate patients on oral health and treatment options
- Perform same-day treatments when appropriate
- Maintain accurate electronic dental records (paperless office)
- Refer to in-house or outside specialists when needed
- Collaborate with our team to ensure excellent patient experiences
Qualifications:
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- 3+ years of clinical experience preferred
- Proficiency in general dentistry; specialty is plus
- Experience with CEREC and Galileos a strong plus
- Tech-savvy and efficient in digital workflows
- Excellent patient communication skills
- Available part-time, with potential for full-time as patient demand grows
- Strong references
Schedule:
- 8-hour shifts
- Part-time to start (2–3 days/week)
- In-person only
What We Offer:
- A positive, supportive team culture
- Modern technology and efficient systems
- Recognition and leadership in sustainability
- Established practice of over 20+ years
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you're a good fit for this role. Use this link to finish application process https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsarX0m0bRMW0AS2m1Ggkl2baop9ydccvT5RTChE6SeJ1PLQ/viewform
We look forward to connecting with the right candidate!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Private practice • Dentistry • 8 hour shift • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Doctoral degree • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • General dentistry • Clinic experience • Mid-level • Periodontics • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Medical records • Endodontics • Prosthetics • Intraoral scanners • Patient care • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics (CEREC) • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Patient treatment • Patient education • Patient referrals • Managing patient records • 1099 contract • Communication skills
Job Details
- Job Type
- Part Time
- Salary
- 150,000 - 200,000 USD yearly
- Median for General Dentist in CA: $113k/yr
- Specialty
- General Dentist
- Posted
- October 15, 2026
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