General Dentist Salary in California

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How much does a General Dentist make in California? The average General Dentist salary in California is $216,741 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $194,419 and $244,164. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA	Avg. Salary $207,112	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA	Avg. Salary $210,060	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA	Avg. Salary $217,527	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA	Avg. Salary $206,719	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA	Avg. Salary $201,414	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA	Avg. Salary $214,383	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA	Avg. Salary $207,702	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA	Avg. Salary $195,715	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA	Avg. Salary $239,731	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA	Avg. Salary $239,142	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Total Health Dental Care - Oakland , CA

Join Our Team as a General Dentist at Total Health Dental Care Total Health Dental Care, a distinguished fee-for-service group practice, is seeking a dedicated General Dentist to be a valuable ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

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A+ Family Dentistry® Group - San Diego , CA

We're seeking an amazing full-time General Dentist for our practice in San Diego, CA! Beautiful contemporary practice with a solid patient base to ensure a full schedule each day with a variety of ...

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Absolute Dental - Sacramento , CA

... general dentist. Each office has an annual revenue exceeding $1 million, a robust PPO and cash pay patient base with no Medicaid and operates with cutting-edge digital technology including itero ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago

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Heritage Dental Care - Fontana , CA

We are seeking an associate dentist with a great personality who does great dental work to join our ... General Practice Benefits: * Bonuses

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago

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ZARAGOZA DENTISTRY PLLC - El Paso , TX

We are seeking an energetic full-time General Dentist to join our dynamic team. This position will encompass a full scope of General Dentist related treatments at our El Paso location. Experienced ...

ZipRecruiter - 15 days ago

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Perfect Teeth - Longmont , CO

... Dentist, who usually has at least 3 years of experience, performs most of the new patient exams, mentors new dentists, and coordinates care for patients with the Specialists. While our General ...

Adzuna - 16 days ago

What does a General Dentist do?

Common responsibilities of a General Dentist

Provide great customer service by offering same day care when possible and ensuring parent / patient satisfaction.

January 02, 2023

Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.

January 06, 2023

Cleans out and fills in cavities, rebuilds broken teeth, replaces missing, teeth, and pulls out unnecessary or severely damaged teeth.

February 19, 2023

Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists and dental technicians.

February 22, 2023

Diagnoses, treats, and manages your overall oral health care needs, including gum care, root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, and preventive education.

March 19, 2023

Participates in Medical Staff functions, conferences, and continuing education.

April 13, 2023

Adheres to safety protocols and processes including but not limited to ensuring protective equipment is utilized and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen requirements are followed.

April 17, 2023

Leadership in assistance to develop the team.

May 05, 2023

Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing.

May 07, 2023

Act as back-up for other dentists as needed.

May 11, 2023

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California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...

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