Dentist

Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

At Open Door Community Health Centers, we provide every patient with compassionate, whole-person care through our Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services across California's North Coast. We are looking for a General Dentist to join our integrated care team at Fortuna CHC, in Fortuna, California.

Why Join Open Door?

• Outpatient practice with excellent work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling
• No hospital call
• Teaching, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
• State-of-the-art technology, modern equipment, and a highly trained clinical team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered dental care in a safe and comfortable environment.

Practice at Fortuna Community Health Center

As a Dentist, you'll practice at the full scope of general dentistry to all ages while developing meaningful, long-term relationships with your patients. You'll provide preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and urgent dental care for individuals with diverse and often complex oral health needs. Working alongside interdisciplinary colleagues, you'll help address the social, behavioral, and medical factors that impact oral health while improving access to quality dental care in a community that truly values your work.

Live in Fortuna, California

Nestled in the scenic Eel River Valley of Humboldt County, Fortuna—known as "The Friendly City"—offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere surrounded by towering redwood forests, rivers, and the Pacific coastline. Enjoy hiking, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, and easy access to some of Northern California's most spectacular natural landscapes, all while maintaining an exceptional quality of life.

Fortuna The Friendly City

Education & Experience

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school
• Completion of an accredited General Practice Residency (GPR) or Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program preferred
• Two to five years of clinical experience preferred, particularly in community health, public health, rural practice, or caring for underserved populations
• CAP-exempt visa sponsorship available
• Opportunity to participate in our optional one-year AEGD Residency Program with NYU Langone which holds an 80% post-residency retention rate at ODCHC

Required Licensure & Certifications

Prior to employment, candidates must possess:

• Current, unrestricted California dental license
• Current DEA registration
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Valid California driver's license with an insurable driving record

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Provider professional expense account
• Custom dental loupes
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Retention bonus
• Paid sabbatical program
• Eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment (up to $250,000 for qualifying providers)

Compensation: $183,276.80 to $210,400.00

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