Scope of practice — what a dentist may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Dental Board of California · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Sacramento

4 employers have 12 open dentist roles in Sacramento, led by Pacific Dental Services with 7 openings.

Pacific Dental Services7 open Smile Brands2 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health2 open Westphalia Holdings1 open

About This Role

A general dentist provides restorative and preventive care and usually leads the clinical team at a dental practice.

Dental practices across the Sacramento area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dentist jobs are open in Sacramento, CA right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 12 live dentist openings in Sacramento, CA. They come from 4 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Sacramento?

The metro wage estimate for dentists in the Sacramento area is $170,500 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in California?

The Dental Board of California sets the licensing rules for dentists in California. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the California licensure page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Sacramento?

The Sacramento listings currently come from 4 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (7), Smile Brands (2), and Western Dental / Sonrava Health (2). 1 other employer has openings too.