Pediatric Dentist

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.

• 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.

• Monday-Friday.
• 9:00 AM-5:30 PM.

• Flexible scheduling.
• Ideally Monday-Tuesday or Thursday-Friday.
• 9:00 AM-5:30 PM on scheduled days.

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.

• Implants.
• Periodontics.
• Oral surgery.
• Endodontics.
• Orthodontics.

• 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.

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

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.