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General Dentist

Lake Merritt Dental
Oakland, CA
150,000 - 200,000 USD yearly
General DentistPart Time

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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About the Employer
Lake Merritt Dental
Oakland, CA
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