Valley Grace Dental is a growing dental practice located in Northwest Bakersfield, California. Our team is known for its positive, supportive, and drama-free culture and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. We serve a warm and welcoming patient base and pride ourselves on providing high-quality dentistry in a collaborative, team-driven environment.
This is a great opportunity for a dentist who wants to grow clinically and professionally while working alongside experienced doctors who value mentorship, teamwork, and long-term success.
Compensation:
27% of adjusted production for doctors with 5 years of experience or less
30% of adjusted production for doctors with more than 5 years of experience
Expected Earnings: $220,000–$500,000+ annually
Daily Guarantee:
$800/day for doctors with 5 years of experience or less
$1,000/day for experienced doctors (negotiable)
Benefits Include:
50% medical insurance coverage
$5,000 retention bonus
$2,500 after 3 months
$2,500 after 12 months
This is a part-time or full-time opportunity offering a flexible schedule and a consistently busy patient flow. The practice currently has one associate doctor and is seeking a second dentist to support continued growth.
The associate will work within the following office hours, with flexibility available:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (choose an 8-hour shift)
Saturday: 7:45 AM – 3:00 PM
The practice prefers a part-time associate working 2–3 days per week but is also open to a full-time schedule.
You'll be supported by modern technology and tools, including:
CBCT
Two iTero scanners
Glidewell io same-day crown technology
Updated treatment rooms
Mentorship and collaboration are available, making this a strong opportunity for:
An experienced dentist seeking autonomy, strong earnings, and opportunities to perform advanced procedures
A motivated newer graduate looking to grow quickly with support from two experienced dentists with more than 20 years of experience
Experienced doctors may have opportunities to focus on molar endodontics, implants, and advanced procedures, while newer graduates will benefit from a supportive learning environment that prioritizes attitude, efficiency, and clinical growth.
The practice is also known for its strong team culture, including Starbucks Fridays, Saturday lunches, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, and assistant bonus programs.
The ideal candidate is:
A licensed general dentist
Open to new graduates and experienced dentists
Clinically confident, patient-focused, and team-oriented
A strong communicator with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Comfortable performing basic restorative procedures (new grads) or advanced treatments (experienced doctors)
Interested in long-term growth within a supportive practice
Bakersfield, California offers a growing community with access to many of the West Coast's most popular destinations.
Highlights include:
Located in Northwest Bakersfield, one of the area's growing and thriving communities
Approximately 2.5 hours from Los Angeles
Approximately 5 hours from San Francisco
Approximately 2 hours from the California coast
Approximately 4 hours from Las Vegas
A city of approximately 450,000 residents
A welcoming community with warm, loyal patients
This is a great location for dentists seeking quality of life, flexibility, mentorship, and significant earning potential.
If you're looking for a stable, well-run practice where you can grow clinically, earn competitively, receive mentorship, and work alongside a positive team, we'd love to connect.
Apply today to learn more about joining Valley Grace Dental.