General Dentist (Pediatric Experience)
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About the job
General Dentist (Pediatric Experience)
About Sola Kids Dental
Sola Kids Dental & Orthodontics is a mission-driven pediatric dental group serving families across Los Angeles. We operate three locations in South LA with a fourth location in West Adams opening soon. Our practice primarily serves Medi-Cal / Denti-Cal patients, with a focus on children and teens, and offers general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery under one roof.
About the Role
We're looking for a General Dentist with pediatric experience to join our high-volume practice in South Los Angeles
You will be scheduled Monday to Thursday and Saturdays. For exceptional candidates we will consider alternative schedules.
This role is ideal for a provider who is confident treating children, teens and young adults, efficient with a wide range of general dentistry procedures, and comfortable practicing in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. The majority of our patient population is Medi-Cal / Denti-Cal, so experience treating Medicaid patients is essential.
What You'll Do
- Comprehensive care : Provide comprehensive general dentistry including exams, cleanings, restorations, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, and extractions.
- Pediatric experience : Deliver a calm, confident, and reassuring experience for pediatric and teen patients, including behavior management for younger children.
- Team partnership : Partner with a strong clinical support team to ensure efficient, high-quality care.
- Coordinated care : Work alongside our orthodontic, endodontic, and oral surgery providers to coordinate patient care.
- Culture : Contribute to a culture of kindness, accountability, and excellence.
About You
- DDS or DMD degree
- Licensed to practice dentistry in California
- Active Medi-Cal / Denti-Cal credentialing (required)
- Valid malpractice insurance
- 2+ years of experience treating pediatric patients
- Comfortable treating high-volume Medicaid patient populations
- Confident with pediatric restorative work (SSCs, pulpotomies, composites on primary teeth)
- Skilled in behavior guidance techniques for young and anxious patients
- Comfortable managing pediatric patients without papoose boards or general anesthesia
- Efficient, organized, and team-oriented
- Calm, communicative, and collaborative chairside manner
- Flexible providing care across multiple Los Angeles locations
- Bonus: you're bilingual (English and Spanish)
Compensation
- Pay range : $650 to $2,000 per day
- Structure : Competitive daily minimum plus production-based compensation
Our Culture
- People-first : Supportive, inclusive, and fairness-focused.
- Team-driven : Collaborative, communicative, and ego-free.
- Results-minded : Focused on quality care and long-term impact.
- Mission-oriented : Committed to serving underserved families in LA without papoose boards.
Why You'll Love It
- Be part of a purpose-driven practice serving kids who need it most
- We have a lot of fun together!
- Variety of cases and opportunity for high production across three (soon four) busy locations
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Ready to bring high-quality pediatric care to a community that needs it most? Apply now. We can't wait to meet you.
Check out our website to see our offices and learn more: SolaKidsDental.com
From Sola Kids Dental's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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