Dentist job in Fortuna CA

Staff Dentist

Join a mission-driven FQHC in Northern California where your steady hands and compassionate leadership will not only improve patients' lives but also help shape the next generation of clinicians.

Job Description

• Mentor the next generation: Guide new graduates through their early careers, sharing your knowledge and helping them develop confidence in their craft.
• Bread-and-butter dentistry: Enjoy the kind of dentistry that keeps you connected to patients - urgent needs, restorative, anterior endo, and all full or partial denture steps and adjustments. (No molar endo or implants required.)
• Support staff that sets you up for success: Our Registered Dental Assistants are seasoned, tenured professionals who manage charting, temp crowns, X-rays, room flips, sealants, and coronal polishing - allowing you to focus on patient relationships and quality care.
• Serve with purpose: Your work directly improves access to oral health for rural and underserved families - where it's needed most.
• Work-life balance: A 4-day workweek, no call, and no weekends means more time to enjoy the Northern California lifestyle you've earned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $200,000-$250,000 (DOE)
• Loan repayment: Up to $75,000 for 2 years of service (NHSC-eligible)
• Relocation & sign-on bonus: Customized to your experience
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision + 403(b) with 4% match (vested day one)
• Time off: 5 weeks PTO + 1 week CME (with stipend)
• Malpractice: FTCA coverage provided

Requirements

• Have 5+ years of experience in general dentistry
• Value mentorship, leadership, and giving back
• Thrive in a collaborative, community-centered environment
• Are licensed (or license-eligible) in California
• Want a stable, fulfilling position with the freedom to focus on quality, not quotas

Community Overview

Set between the redwoods and the Pacific coast, Fortuna offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and natural beauty. Enjoy a slower pace, a welcoming community, and weekend adventures through wine country, coastal trails, and nearby national parks.

New Grad Dentist

Start your dental career with purpose. Join a mission-driven community health center in beautiful Northern California that's dedicated to helping new dentists grow into confident, compassionate clinicians.

Job Description

• 1:1 mentorship: Work directly with an experienced dentist who will guide your clinical decision-making, help you build confidence, and support your long-term goals.
• Bread-and-butter dentistry: Build your skills across everyday general dentistry - including urgent needs, restorative work, anterior endo, full and partial denture steps and adjustments. (No molar endo or implants required.)
• Grow at your own pace: The clinic is structured to help new dentists expand their skill set gradually and thoughtfully. You'll have the freedom to develop confidence in each procedure before taking on new challenges - supported every step of the way by your mentor and team.
• The dream team: Your Registered Dental Assistants are the true backbone of this clinic - tenured, highly skilled, and fully supportive. They handle charting, process temp crowns and X-rays, flip rooms, perform sealants and coronal polishing, and keep patient flow smooth so you can focus on dentistry.
• Give back while you grow: Every patient you serve expands access to care for rural families who truly need it.
• Balanced lifestyle: A 4-day workweek means more time to recharge, explore the redwoods, and live life beyond the operatory.

Benefits

• Starting salary: $190,000
• Loan repayment: Up to $75,000 for only 2 years of service (NHSC-eligible!)
• Relocation & sign-on bonus: Tailored to help you transition smoothly
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision + 403(b) with 4% match (vested day one)
• Time off: 5 weeks PTO + 1 week CME (with stipend)
• Malpractice: FTCA coverage provided

Requirements

• Just graduated from an accredited U.S. dental program (DMD or DDS)
• Are eager to learn, grow, and refine your skills with expert mentorship
• Are licensed (or license-eligible) in California
• Believe in compassionate, community-centered care
• Want to build your career - not just fill a chair

Community Overview

Between the redwoods and the Pacific, you'll find a community that welcomes you with open arms. Enjoy coastal living, friendly patients, and endless outdoor adventures - all with easy access to Napa, San Francisco, and wine country weekends.