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Dentist Jobs in Santa Maria, CA

3 live dentist listings in Santa Maria, CA from 2 employers — Western Dental / Sonrava Health has the most openings with 2.

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Santa Maria Jobs
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Salary data

Dentist Salary in California

Statewide California figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for Santa Maria.

California median
$165,950
BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025
California range
$124,470–$213,260
vs. national
-3%
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Licensing

Dentist Licensing in California

Dentist practice in California is regulated by the Dental Board of California.

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 Santa Maria

2 employers have 3 open dentist roles in Santa Maria, led by Western Dental / Sonrava Health with 2 openings.

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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria, CA right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 3 live dentist openings in Santa Maria, CA. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in California?

The California median for dentists is $165,950 a year, -3% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), 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 Santa Maria?

The Santa Maria listings currently come from 2 employers, including Western Dental / Sonrava Health (2) and Smile Brands (1).