General Dentist Salary in San Mateo, CA

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How much does a General Dentist make in San Mateo, CA? The average General Dentist salary in San Mateo, CA is $242,909 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $217,894 and $273,644. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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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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Average Salary Range for General Dentist in San Mateo, CA

Average Base Salary

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217894

273644

242909

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

222121

279429

247982

What is the average salary for General Dentist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of General Dentist in San Mateo, CA. The base salary for General Dentist ranges from $217,894 to $273,644 with the average base salary of $242,909. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $222,121 to $279,429 with the average total cash compensation of $247,982.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$242,909	$217,894 - $273,644
Bonus	$5,073	$4,227 - $5,784
Total Pay	$247,982	$222,121 - $279,429

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

General Dentist Salary Near San Mateo, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Mateo, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $220,898 - $277,417	COMPARE TO San Mateo, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $215,597 - $270,759	COMPARE TO San Mateo, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $215,243 - $270,315	COMPARE TO San Mateo, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $221,358 - $277,994	COMPARE TO San Mateo, CA
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $215,597 - $270,759	COMPARE TO San Mateo, CA
CITY, STATE San Francisco, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $220,898 - $277,417	COMPARE TO San Mateo, CA

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About San Mateo, California

The best-known natural area is Coyote Point Park, a rock outcropped peninsula that juts out into the San Francisco Bay. The early Spanish navigators named it la punta de San Mateo. Crews of American cargo ships carrying grain in the bay renamed it Big Coyote (BLM, 1853). Sailors had a penchant for naming promontories at the edge of San Francisco Bay after the coyote; across the bay in Fremont are the Coyote Hills, part of Coyote Hills Regional Park. By the 1890s the shore area was developed as a popular beach called San Mateo Beach. In 1842 the Spanish had named it playa de San Mateo. Today C...

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