DescriptionOral and Maxillofacial Surgeon: Bakersfield, CAAbout the Opportunity SALT Dental Partners is opening a new oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in
Bakersfield, California, and we're looking for a surgeon to lead it from the start. This is a full-time, five-day-a-week position with a strong compensation package, a sign-on bonus, and the chance to earn equity in the business you help build.
Bakersfield is a large and underserved market for specialty surgical care. You'll have the opportunity to establish yourself as the go-to surgeon for referring dentists across the region, with SALT Dental Partners handling the business side so you can focus on patients.
Compensation and Benefits- $550,000 annual guarantee vs. 35% of adjusted production (whichever is greater)
- $50,000 sign-on bonus
- Earned equity options, giving you a real stake in the practice's long-term success
- Malpractice insurance reimbursement through OMSNIC
- Continuing education (CE) allowance
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
Schedule- Full-time, 5 days per week
- Anticipated opening: Summer 2027
What You'll Do- Perform a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including dentoalveolar surgery, complex extractions, and wisdom teeth removal
- Place dental implants and perform bone grafting and sinus augmentation procedures
- Manage and treat facial trauma, pathology, and orthognathic cases as your training and the practice's capabilities allow
- Provide IV sedation and general anesthesia in an office-based setting
- Build and maintain referral relationships with general dentists and other specialists throughout the Bakersfield area
- Help shape the clinical workflows, patient experience, and culture of a new practice
- Work with the SALT Dental Partners team on operations, marketing, and growth
Requirements and Qualifications- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Completion of a CODA-accredited residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (MD degree is a plus but not required)
- Active California dental license, or eligibility for licensure, in good standing
- California General Anesthesia and Deep Sedation Permit, or eligibility to obtain one, as required by the Dental Board of California
- Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain), ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification
- Board certification or eligibility with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Proficiency in implant surgery, including digital planning and guided surgery
- Strong clinical judgment, surgical skill, and commitment to patient safety
- Excellent communication skills with patients, referring doctors, and staff
- An entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset and a desire to build a practice
- Recent graduates are welcome to apply, and experience is a plus
What We Offer- A brand-new, purpose-built practice designed around surgical care
- Business support from SALT Dental Partners, including HR, billing, marketing, credentialing, and compliance
- Meaningful equity participation as you help the practice grow
- A strong guaranteed income with significant upside tied to production
- The chance to be the founding surgeon in a growing market
About Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield is the largest city in Kern County, with a growing population and a lower cost of living than much of California. It offers easy access to Los Angeles, the Central Coast, and the Sierra Nevada, along with a family-friendly community and a strong need for specialty healthcare.
