Pediatric Dentist

General Dentist – Pediatric Practice | Bakersfield, CA

Full-Time or Part-Time | $800–$1,100 Daily Base | New Graduates Welcome!

Make a Difference in Children's Smiles!
Our client is seeking a friendly, compassionate General Dentist to join a growing, pediatric-focused dental practice in Bakersfield, California. This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist who enjoys working with children or is interested in developing their skills in pediatric dentistry within a supportive, family-friendly environment.

Both full-time and part-time candidates are welcome, and new graduates are encouraged to apply! Previous experience treating children is a plus, but it is not required. If you're patient-focused, approachable, and excited to help young patients build healthy smiles, this could be a great fit.

Why Consider This Opportunity?
Competitive Starting Pay: $800–$1,100 per day, with flexibility based on experience.
Flexible Compensation: Start on a daily guarantee, with the opportunity to transition to a percentage-of-production model after an initial period.
Flexible Schedule: Choose full-time or part-time employment.
Supportive Clinical Team: Rotating dental assistants provide chairside support, so you'll never be expected to work without assistance.
Growing Practice: Join a practice with strong patient demand and opportunities to grow alongside the team.
Pediatric Focus: Concentrate on pediatric general dentistry while referring complex specialty procedures to the appropriate providers.
New Graduate Friendly: An opportunity to build confidence and clinical experience in a pediatric setting.

Schedule Options:
Full-Time:
Monday–Friday.
9:00 AM–5:30 PM.
Part-Time:
Flexible scheduling.
Ideally Monday–Tuesday or Thursday–Friday.
9:00 AM–5:30 PM on scheduled days.

Clinical Focus
The doctor will primarily provide general dental care for pediatric patients in a child-friendly setting. Specialty procedures are referred out, allowing you to focus on pediatric general dentistry.

The practice refers out:
Implants.
Periodontics.
Oral surgery.
Endodontics.
Orthodontics.

Practice Details:
Team: Six current team members, with additional hiring underway.
Clinical Support: Rotating dental assistants for chairside assistance.
Treatment Space: Four treatment rooms and six open-bay hygiene chairs.
Practice Management Software: Open Dental.
Patient Base: Primarily Medi-Cal, with some PPO patients; no HMO.

Benefits:
401(k) available after an initial period of employment.
Additional benefits may be introduced as the practice continues to grow.

Your Next Career Opportunity
Whether you're an experienced dentist looking for a new environment or a recent graduate interested in pediatric dentistry, this opportunity offers flexibility, dependable starting compensation, and a supportive team.

Interested in helping children develop healthy smiles while growing your career? Explore this General Dentist opportunity in Bakersfield, CA, and discover what you could build with a growing pediatric practice!

Dentistry • Dental office • Surgery • Working with pediatric populations • Full-time • Periodontics • 401(k) • Experience working with children • Endodontics • Children • Dental implants • Pediatrics • Orthodontics • Monday to Friday • Pediatric dentistry • Oral surgery • Flexible schedule • Open Dental • Entry level • Under 1 year