Dentists are seeing a steady increase in job growth throughout the country. As research continues to prove the link between oral health and overall health, this demand is likely to grow even higher.
UNI Physician Placement can match you with a great new dentist job. We have jobs available in California and throughout the country at facilities of all sizes. You can get started by filling out an application today. We’ll review it and help you find the top dentist jobs in the state.
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Dentists are highly respected members of the healthcare community. Dentists have options when it comes to their job setting. They can run private offices, work as part of large dental practices, or find employment with hospitals or and inpatient care facilities. Dentists can also specialize in the age group they treat. Some dentists see whole families, but others might only treat children, might only see adult patients, or might specialize in seniors. Many dentists are general practitioners, but some can specialize in areas such as dental surgery, oral cancer, and other diseases, public oral health, and more.
Dentists provide both routine procedures and treatment for dental issues. They perform procedures such as cavity fillings, tooth extractions, and root canals in the office. They can administer anesthesia so that patients aren’t in pain during the procedure. As trusted physicians, dentists can also spot issues in the gums, tongue, and teeth that might be indicators of larger medical issues. They can direct their patients to the appropriate medical physician for testing and treatment.
There are more dentists working in California than in any other state in the country, with over 12,000 dentists employed across the state. You can browse our job posting to see the dental jobs we’re currently hiring for. You can fill out an application for any dentist job that catches your eye or to get matched with future dentist opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dentist Jobs
What is the typical dentist job description?
Dentists examine a patient's teeth, gums, and jaw to assess, diagnose, and treat any issues. They remove plaque and tartar buildup on teeth, repair damaged teeth, fill cavities, and remove badly damaged teeth. Some dentists also make bridges, dentures, and other corrective items. They educate patients on oral hygiene, diet, and general mouth care.
What is the average salary for a dentist job?
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), dentists earned an average annual salary of $ $180,830 in 2019. Dentists in California earned slightly less than the national average, with a reported annual salary of $ 160,300 in 2019.
What is the highest paying job in dentistry?
Salaries for dentists can vary depending on factors like your experience, specialty, employer, and locations. However, some dental jobs do pay more on average than others. Some high paying dental jobs include jobs working in private offices or multi-practitioner offices, state government facilities, psychiatry, and substance abuse facilities, and in employment and administrative business settings.
What are the most popular cities for dentist jobs?
Two California cities are among the top ten most popular cities in the nation. The Los Angeles-Long Beach metro area has the most dental jobs in the state, and the second most in the country, with over 4,000 dentists employed in the metro area. The San Francisco-Oakland metro area also makes the top ten list, with nearly 2,000 dentists employed in the area. Outside of California, popular cities for dentist jobs include New York, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Washington, DC, Seattle, Atlanta, and Miami.
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