Associate Dentist - Part-Time

Ontario, United States | Posted on 06/09/2026

The Staff Pad has partnered with a mission‑driven Federally Qualified Health Center in Ontario, California, committed to improving the health and well‑being of underserved communities. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Dentist to provide care and support for the organization's Saturday clinic.

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Provider incentive bonus opportunity
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site
• Dedicated support team, including Dental Assistants, Hygienists, and Front Office staff
• Clinical mentorship and support from the Dental Supervisor and Chief Dental Officer
• Opportunity to develop a long‑term employment relationship with a growing organization

As an Associate Dentist, you will provide high‑quality preventive, restorative, and emergency dental care to both children and adults in a fast‑paced Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment. You will play a key role in improving oral health outcomes while supporting patient education, team development, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis, treatment planning, oral examinations, restorative procedures, crown and bridge work, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics, and minor oral surgery
• Initiate and interpret diagnostic x‑rays and laboratory studies
• Administer and prescribe anesthetics, medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate
• Refer patients to specialty providers and other care services when indicated
• Educate patients and families on oral health, disease prevention, and treatment options
• Direct, coordinate, and supervise the clinical activities of Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists
• Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and dental providers in an integrated care setting
• Support clinic quality, productivity, and patient satisfaction initiatives
• Participate in staff training, community health promotion, and safety/compliance programs
• Partner with the Chief Dental Officer to support clinic productivity, scheduling, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and organizational regulations, policies, and safety standards

• DDS or DMD degree from an ADA‑accredited dental school
• Current, valid, and unrestricted California Dental License
• Minimum 2 years of clinical dental practice experience
• Current DEA registration and CPR certification (BCLS/ACLS)
• Experience treating both pediatric and adult patients
• Proficiency with Electronic Dental Records (EDR/EHR)
• Strong clinical, communication, leadership, listening, and customer service skills

• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community health center setting
• Experience with Next Gen EDR

• Passionate about serving underserved communities
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Flexible, adaptable, and solutions‑oriented
• An effective leader, mentor, and team player
• Skilled at building trust with patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Committed to quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and continuous learning

Success is measured by quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, treatment completion rates, and productivity goals. Successful Providers will:

• Quickly adapt to clinic workflows and Electronic Dental Record (EDR) systems
• Maintain a full patient schedule of approximately 15+ patients per 8‑hour day
• Consistently achieve established quality and productivity benchmarks