Associate Dentist- Fee-For-Service | Ownership Pathway
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Status: Full-Time | 4 days per week
Compensation: Competitive, above-market earning potential for the right doctor
Daily Guarantee: Minimum daily guarantee during the initial ramp period
Compensation & Benefits
- Minimum daily guarantee: $800 per day
- Production-based compensation structure. (30%)
- 100% fee-for-service practice (no insurance contracts)
- Continuing education is supported for doctors who demonstrate initiative, capability, and commitment to growth
- Direct mentorship from Dr. Buzza
- Clear ownership opportunity for the right long-term fit
Why You'll Love Working HereBuzza Dental Group is a long-established, fee-for-service private practice serving the Santa Rosa community for decades. This is not a high-volume or insurance-driven office. Patients come here because they value thoughtful diagnostics, clear communication, and high-quality dentistry.
Dr. John Buzza has built the practice around trust, compassion, and doing dentistry the right way. The culture is direct, professional, and grounded in accountability. Expectations are clear, feedback is honest, and growth is earned through consistency and effort.
You'll work with a seasoned, highly capable team that understands efficiency and flow. Hygiene plays a central role in the practice, and this position is critical to exams, same-day dentistry, and same-day care. There is no internal competition for cases; you are set up to build trust and grow your schedule naturally.
Mentorship here is hands-on and intentional. Dr. Buzza is deeply invested in helping the right associate improve clinical judgment, treatment planning, and patient communication in a true fee-for-service environment. Growth is supported without rushing or pressure.
This role is designed for long-term alignment. While it begins as a true associate position, there is a very real pathway to ownership for the right doctor, typically within 12-24 months once alignment is clear. The right associate can realistically build to $1M+ in annual production, with income that reflects that level of contribution.
Santa Rosa offers an exceptional lifestyle with access to wine country, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community. It's an ideal location for a dentist looking to build a long-term career while enjoying Northern California living.
What We Value- Patient Trust & Communication - Dentistry here starts with listening. Patients are educated thoroughly and guided toward confident decisions without pressure or fear-based tactics.
- Clinical Excellence - Quality matters. We value dentists who take pride in their work and hold themselves to a high standard every day.
- Team Ownership - This is a full-day commitment, not an operatory-only role. We support hygiene, help where needed, and stay engaged until patient care is complete.
- Growth Mindset - Coachability is essential. The right doctor asks questions, seeks feedback, and continuously seeks to improve.
What You'll Do- Perform hygiene exams, new patient exams, and same-day dentistry
- Deliver high-quality restorative dentistry efficiently and confidently
- Communicate diagnoses and treatment plans clearly in a fee-for-service setting
- Work collaboratively with assistants, hygienists, and leadership
- Take ownership of the full clinical day, including patient follow-through
Why This Job Stands Out- True Fee-For-Service Dentistry
You'll practice in a 100% fee-for-service environment built on trust, not insurance limitations. Patients move forward because they understand and believe in the recommended care. Dentists who enjoy earning cases through communication and relationships thrive here. - Hands-On Mentorship
This is shoulder-to-shoulder mentorship, not passive oversight. Dr. Buzza is actively involved in helping the right associate improve clinical judgment, treatment planning, and patient communication. Growth here is intentional, practical, and supported. - Clear Ownership Pathway
This role is designed with long-term alignment in mind. Ownership is not theoretical and is absolutely possible for the right doctor once alignment is clear. - Strong Team & Systems
You'll work with an experienced, stable team that understands efficiency, accountability, and flow. Systems are in place to support predictable schedules and smooth days. The culture is professional, collaborative, and team-oriented. - Santa Rosa Lifestyle
Santa Rosa offers an exceptional quality of life in the heart of Northern California wine country. Enjoy outdoor recreation, a strong local community, and a slower pace without sacrificing professional opportunity. Many doctors choose to build long-term roots here.
Who We're Looking ForSomeone who is…
- A strong communicator who builds trust quickly with patients and team members
- Clinically competent and confident in general dentistry
- Motivated by production, growth, and income upside.
- Coachable, curious, and committed to long-term growth
- Comfortable in a fee-for-service environment where dentistry is earned
- Interested in stability, leadership, and potential ownership
Sound Like a Fit? Let's Talk.
Reach out today at BUZZA to 385-330-4938-we'd love to meet you.
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