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La Clinica

UCSF Dental Residents

Oakland, CA · On-site

Job Opportunity This position is only available to current residents of UCSF assigned to rotations at Transit Village Dental, La Clinica de la Raza. * Hands on dentistry under supervision of an ...

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC

Dentist

Columbia, SC · On-site

... residents. • Ability to prepare and deliver lectures on dental health education to professional and community groups. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements • Licensed to practice ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for dentist resident in the United States is $189,979.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,000.00 and $236,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Dentist residents often face the challenge of managing a steep learning curve as they transition from dental school to hands-on patient care under supervision. Balancing clinical responsibilities with ongoing educational requirements, such as attending seminars and completing case studies, can be demanding. Additionally, residents must adapt to working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, communicating effectively with attending dentists, specialists, and support staff to provide comprehensive patient care. Time management and adapting to varying patient needs are also key aspects that residents develop throughout their program.

What is a dentist resident?

A Dentist Resident is a licensed dentist who is undergoing advanced postdoctoral training in a residency program, typically after graduating from dental school. These programs provide hands-on clinical experience in specialized areas such as general practice, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, or other dental specialties. Dentist residents work under the supervision of experienced faculty members, treating patients and developing their skills in complex dental procedures. The goal of a residency is to deepen the resident's knowledge and prepare them for independent practice or board certification in a specialty.

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To thrive as a Dentist Resident, you need a solid grounding in dental sciences, clinical procedures, and treatment planning, supported by a DDS or DMD degree and acceptance into an accredited residency program. Familiarity with dental radiography, digital charting systems, and specialized dental instruments is typically required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under supervision are essential soft skills. These competencies ensure safe, effective patient care and foster ongoing professional growth in a supervised clinical environment.
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Dentist (Oral Surgery) - Maxillofacial

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Gainesville, FL • On-site

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 671 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 289 rated public sector bodies

Job description

Dentist (Oral Surgery)

The North Florida/South Georgia Gainesville VA Healthcare System's Dental Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Dentist (Oral Surgery). Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. The Dentist provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals. The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Be experienced and competent in all phases of OMS including but not limited to dentoalveolar surgery and complex dental extractions, treatment of orofacial infections, treatment of orofacial trauma, preprosthetic surgery, placement of osseointegrated implants, diagnostic procedures consistent with the practice of OMS, surgical treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathosis, and grafting procedures including harvesting of graft material consistent with the practice of OMS.
  • Must be proficient in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment care in all the above areas.
  • Must be trained and competent in providing IV moderate sedation and be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Must be able to manage medically complex patients, including inpatients, and to perform a history and physical.
  • Must be able to work collegially with other dentists and physicians, and should possess the skills, both interpersonal and professional, to work with residents in OMS, other dental specialties and General Practice Dental Residents.
  • Assignment includes advanced understanding and use of the computerized record system.
  • Develop and supervise a rotation program of University affiliate students, residents and VA Dental Residents with the objective to improve the efficiency of operations and allowing each Resident to have a fair opportunity for professional advancement.
  • Preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases, injuries and malformation of the teeth, jaws and the oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures.
  • Performing comprehensive surgical care, including extractions (pulling teeth) and oral cancer screening.
  • Performing oral and facial reconstruction surgery to repair damage from traumatic injury or serious illness.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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