Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon: Bakersfield, CA SALT Dental Partners | Opening Summer 2027 About 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.