Entry Level Dentist Jobs
New grad dentist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship hours often carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like Aspen Dental, Coast Dental, and 42 North Dental hiring at this level now.
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General Dentist – Fantastic Career Opportunities
- High-end compensation in the industry, guaranteed base plus percentage production
- Large, diverse patient base of all payor types
- Provide general, specialty and orthodontic services in all offices
- Established organization committed to quality and patient experience
- Growth through training, professional development, company-sponsored CE, etc.
- A team approach to providing patients with a great experience
- Geographic diversity throughout Southern California
- Digital state-of-the art practice management system, instruments, equipment, etc.
What We Are Looking For In A General Dentist
- A professional who is passionate about providing excellent care
- A professional who wants to be part of a team focused on delivering a great patient experience and helping others
- A professional with an excellent and cheerful chairside demeanor
- A professional who wants to be excellent and productive in service to patients
- A professional willing to work full-time or part-time
Your Qualifications
- DDS/DMD degree
- Active California State Dental Board license
- Active Malpractice Insurance
- DEA, CPR and NPI are required
Your Responsibilities Include
- Great interaction with patients in order to promote trust and the optimal patient experience
- Collaborating with an entire office team in order to promote trust, connection and relationship with patients and one-another
- Understanding how PPO, HMO, and other dental plans work in order to optimize patient benefits
- Proactively addressing patient concerns and providing insight and comfort to patients with regard to their dental treatment
Support We Provide To Our Doctors
- Beautiful, state-of-the-art offices equipped with modern systems, equipment and supplies
- Full back-office support by Specialty Managers, Specialty Assistants, Floor Supervisors, RDAs, DAs, X-Ray Techs and Sterilization Clerks
- Excellent, high-caliber instruments
- Reliable, quality supplies from the most reputable, dependable companies
- Regulatory and facility compliance
- Steady flow of patients of all payor types
Who And Where We Are
West Coast Dental, including its affiliate Magicland Children’s Dental, represents a dynamic fast-growing group of dental offices—in greater Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and Northern San Diego—that offer the full range of general and specialty care, including orthodontics, to patients of all kinds—private, PPO, Medi-Cal, and HMO.
We are expanding throughout our markets and expect significant growth and opportunities for all of our clinical partners.
Benefits We Offer
- Medical insurance programs
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
- Dental benefit
- Supplemental insurance for life, disability, critical illness, cancer, gap and accident
- Continuing education, including company-sponsored programs
- Advancement opportunities
- 401k participation
General Dentist – Fantastic Career Opportunities
- High-end compensation in the industry, guaranteed base plus percentage production
- Large, diverse patient base of all payor types
- Provide general, specialty and orthodontic services in all offices
- Established organization committed to quality and patient experience
- Growth through training, professional development, company-sponsored CE, etc.
- A team approach to providing patients with a great experience
- Geographic diversity throughout Southern California
- Digital state-of-the art practice management system, instruments, equipment, etc.
What We Are Looking For In A General Dentist
- A professional who is passionate about providing excellent care
- A professional who wants to be part of a team focused on delivering a great patient experience and helping others
- A professional with an excellent and cheerful chairside demeanor
- A professional who wants to be excellent and productive in service to patients
- A professional willing to work full-time or part-time
Your Qualifications
- DDS/DMD degree
- Active California State Dental Board license
- Active Malpractice Insurance
- DEA, CPR and NPI are required
Your Responsibilities Include
- Great interaction with patients in order to promote trust and the optimal patient experience
- Collaborating with an entire office team in order to promote trust, connection and relationship with patients and one-another
- Understanding how PPO, HMO, and other dental plans work in order to optimize patient benefits
- Proactively addressing patient concerns and providing insight and comfort to patients with regard to their dental treatment
Support We Provide To Our Doctors
- Beautiful, state-of-the-art offices equipped with modern systems, equipment and supplies
- Full back-office support by Specialty Managers, Specialty Assistants, Floor Supervisors, RDAs, DAs, X-Ray Techs and Sterilization Clerks
- Excellent, high-caliber instruments
- Reliable, quality supplies from the most reputable, dependable companies
- Regulatory and facility compliance
- Steady flow of patients of all payor types
Who And Where We Are
West Coast Dental, including its affiliate Magicland Children’s Dental, represents a dynamic fast-growing group of dental offices—in greater Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and Northern San Diego—that offer the full range of general and specialty care, including orthodontics, to patients of all kinds—private, PPO, Medi-Cal, and HMO.
We are expanding throughout our markets and expect significant growth and opportunities for all of our clinical partners.
Benefits We Offer
- Medical insurance programs
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
- Dental benefit
- Supplemental insurance for life, disability, critical illness, cancer, gap and accident
- Continuing education, including company-sponsored programs
- Advancement opportunities
- 401k participation
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Who's Hiring
- Aspen Dental49
- Coast Dental23
- 42 North Dental16
- Familia Dental15
- Dental Dreams14
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services263
- Non-Profit & Social Services30
- Technology & Software12
- Medical Devices9
- Education6
Entry Level Dentist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level dentist job?
Focus on completing your DDS or DMD degree and passing your NBDE or INBDE licensure exams, then highlight clinical rotation experience, externships, and any specialty procedures you performed during training. Practices hiring at the entry level look for candidates with a patient-centered approach, solid foundational technique, and a willingness to grow within the practice. A strong reference from a clinical supervisor gives you a meaningful edge.
Which companies hire entry level dentists?
Companies hiring entry level dentists right now include Aspen Dental, Coast Dental, and 42 North Dental, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring covers private dental practices, group practice organizations, community health centers, and dental service organizations that actively onboard new graduates into structured associate roles.
Are there remote entry level dentist jobs?
Yes, though most dentist roles require in-person patient care. About 0% of entry level dentist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically covering positions in dental consulting, tele-dentistry platforms, or dental insurance review where hands-on clinical work is not required.
Are these new grad dentist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior dentist roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised clinical rotations or externships toward that requirement, or lists a portfolio of procedures in lieu of independent practice history. Look for language like "associate dentist" or "mentorship provided" as strong signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level dentists?
Entry Level dentist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this stage because they operate high patient volumes, maintain established mentorship structures, and consistently need associate-level dentists to support growing caseloads.