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General Dentist –Health Clinic | Chowchilla, CA

We are partnering with a newly established rural health clinic in Chowchilla, California to find a compassionate and motivated General Dentist (DDS/DMD) to join their growing team. This is an exciting ground-floor opportunity to become part of a patient-centered dental practice being built from the ground up, making a real difference in an underserved rural community.

Position Details

  • Setting: Rural Health Clinic — General Dentistry (newly established)
  • Patient Population: All ages — general dentistry
  • Schedule: Part-Time | 3 days per week
  • Location: Chowchilla, CA
  • Pay Rate: $115.00 – $130.00 per hour
  • Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to help build and grow a new clinic while providing high-quality, patient-centered dental care. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering comprehensive dental services, collaborating with a supportive interdisciplinary team, and creating an exceptional patient experience from day one. The dental suite is built out and ready — the right candidate will have input into equipment decisions and workflow development as the practice launches.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning
  • Perform restorative procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges, and extractions
  • Deliver preventive dental care, patient education, and oral health counseling
  • Diagnose and treat dental conditions while maintaining accurate clinical documentation
  • Administer local anesthesia and ensure patient comfort throughout treatment
  • Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and front office staff to deliver efficient patient care
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and California Dental Board regulations
  • Help establish and grow a new dental practice by fostering long-term patient relationships and contributing to workflow development
  • Maintain treatment rooms, equipment, and clinical supplies in accordance with safety and quality standards
  • Participate in practice growth initiatives and support a positive, team-oriented culture
  • Assist with establishing and growing the new dental practice

Requirements

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school — required
  • Active California Dental License in good standing — required
  • Active and unrestricted DEA license — required
  • Current BLS/CPR certification — required
  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Dentist preferred — new graduates are also welcome to apply
  • Strong customer service skills and computer proficiency
  • Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the dental team

Why Apply Through Us?

This role is being placed exclusively through Welltech Partners. By applying through us, you'll have a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the entire process — from first contact through offer acceptance. All inquiries are handled with complete confidentiality.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay Rate: $115.00 – $130.00 per hour
  • Part-time schedule — 3 days per week (with potential to expand as clinic grows)
  • Ground-floor opportunity to help shape a new dental practice
  • Meaningful community impact in an underserved rural area
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment

To apply or learn more, please submit your resume through Welltech Partners. All candidate information is kept strictly confidential.