Associate Dentist - Part-Time | Saturdays

The Staff Pad • Ontario, CA

65d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pad has partnered with a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of underserved communities. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive oral healthcare to underserved populations while working within a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare organization. The Associate Dentist 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. This role is key in improving oral health outcomes while supporting patient education, team development, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community health center setting
• Experience with NextGen EDR
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• 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 & 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

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Provider incentive bonus opportunity
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site
• Paid sick time
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level