UCLA Health

Dental Director - Venice Family Clinic - Simms, Santa Monica

UCLA Health$123K — $302K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current California dental license
  • Current DEA license
  • DDS or DMD degree
  • 5-7 years of healthcare experience with 4 years in a supervisory role
  • Experience in FQHC or community health settings preferred
  • Demonstrated skills in diagnosing dental disease and performing restorative procedures
  • Bilingual verbal skills in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage dental program in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer
  • Provide comprehensive dental services to Clinic patients
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the dental program with Clinic Operations and Dental Operations Supervisor
  • Create and report on dental program plans
  • Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in clinical procedures

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dedicated community health environment
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
  • Potential for professional development in a supervisory role
  • Engagement with diverse patient populations
  • Supportive work culture focused on patient care
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Posted Date

06/15/2026

Salary Range: $123500 - 302600 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31482

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the general direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the senior dentist will
  • Work with key personnel to create, plan, implement, and report on the dental program for Venice Family Clinic.
  • Provide dental services to Clinic patients.
    • Work with the Director of Clinic Operations and Dental Operations Supervisor to provide oversight on the day-to-day operations of the dental program.

The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide an estimate of the salary range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience.

Salary range: $123,500.00-$302,600.00 Annual

Job Qualifications

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Required
  • Current California dental license.
  • Current DEA license.
  • DDS or DMD degree
  • Minimum 5-7 years of healthcare experience, including at least 4 years in a supervisory or management role, required.
  • Experience in FQHC or community health settings, preferred.
  • Demonstrated skill in diagnosing dental disease from the clinical exam and radiographic analysis
  • Demonstrated skill in developing an appropriate treatment plan
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in performing restorative procedures safely under local anesthetic and nitrous oxide sedation.
  • Demonstrated skill in performing extractions.
  • Demonstrated skill in performing emergency palliative treatment including pulpotomies and pulpectomies.
  • Demonstrated skill in providing treatment of periodontal disease including scaling and root planning.
  • Bilingual verbal skills in English and Spanish, preferred.
  • Ability to accurately and neatly enter patient data in patient charts.
  • Ability to interact effectively with people of various socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Ability to deal with patient complaints with tact and diplomacy.
  • Ability to work with volunteers.
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.


About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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