Associate Dentist - Sonora, CA

American Dental Companies • Sonora, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonora Smiles, an established and growing family dental practice in Sonora, California, is seeking a motivated, personable Associate Dentist to join its supportive team. The practice serves patients of all ages and provides comprehensive dentistry using modern technology and personalized treatment. The associate will work alongside an experienced owner dentist and can develop clinical skills and confidence through mentorship while building lasting relationships with patients and colleagues.

The role offers clinical independence and the opportunity to perform a broad range of procedures—including restorative dentistry, endodontics, extractions, oral surgery, and implant placement—depending on the dentist’s experience and interests. The practice currently has five operatories and plans to expand to eight, creating opportunities for clinical growth and increased production. The longer-term vision includes the possibility of partnership and practice ownership for the right candidate.

The schedule is typically Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with three-day weekends. Compensation includes a competitive daily guarantee for the first 90 days, followed by collections-based compensation with potential earnings of up to 34% of net collections. Additional incentives may be considered. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and mentorship and professional development opportunities are available.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD degree.
• Active California dental license or eligibility for California licensure.
• Personable and hardworking, with a commitment to excellent patient care.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Motivation to grow clinically and professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in future partnership or practice ownership.
• Interest in building a long-term future with the practice and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages.
• Perform procedures such as restorative dentistry, endodontics, extractions, oral surgery, and implant placement, based on experience and interests.
• Build long-term relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Deliver quality patient care and contribute collaboratively to the practice.
• Develop clinical skills and confidence through mentorship and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Mentorship from an experienced owner dentist.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive daily guarantee for the first 90 days.
• Collections-based compensation with earning potential up to 34% of net collections.
• Strong earning potential as the patient base and production grow.
• Monday–Thursday schedule with consistent three-day weekends.
• Potential future partnership and practice ownership.
• Additional incentives may be considered for the right candidate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree