Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (SOC 29-1023, Orthodontists), May 2025 (via O*NET/BLS) — the most recent national release.

Employers

Who’s Hiring Orthodontists in California

12 employers have 14 open orthodontist roles in California.

Children's Dental FunZone2 open Western Dental / Sonrava Health2 open Capistrano Dental Group1 open Choice Healthcare Services1 open Impress1 open Norwalk Village Dental Center1 open Pacific Dental Services1 open Samra Orthodontics1 open

Orthodontist Jobs by City in California

Fairfield (2)Stockton (2)Camarillo (1)Glendora (1)Los Angeles (1)Rialto (1)Sacramento (1)San Francisco (1)San Juan Capistrano (1)San Ramon (1)Sunnyvale (1)Alameda Alhambra Anaheim Antioch Arcadia Azusa Bakersfield Beaumont Berkeley Beverly Hills Brea Brentwood Burbank Burlingame Campbell Canoga Park Carlsbad Carson Castro Valley Cathedral City Chatsworth Chico Chino Chino Hills Chula Vista Citrus Heights Claremont Clovis Concord Corona Corte Madera Costa Mesa Crenshaw Culver City Cypress Daly City Davis Del Mar Downey Dublin Eastvale El Cajon El Cerrito El Dorado Hills El Monte Elk Grove Encinitas Escondido Folsom Fontana Fremont Fresno Fullerton Glendale Goleta Hacienda Heights Hanford Hemet Hermosa Beach Hesperia Huntington Beach Indio Inglewood Irvine La Mesa La Puente La Verne Lake Forest Lakewood Lancaster Lincoln Lodi Long Beach Los Gatos Manteca Marina Del Rey Martinez Menifee Milpitas Mission Viejo Modesto Montebello Moreno Valley Mountain View Murrieta Napa National City Newport Beach North Hollywood Novato Oakland Oceanside Ontario Orange Oxnard Palm Springs Palo Alto Pasadena Perris Petaluma Pico Rivera Pittsburg Placerville Playa Vista Pleasant Hill Poway Rancho Cordova Rancho Cucamonga Rancho Mirage Rancho Palos Verdes Redding Redlands Redwood City Reseda Riverside Rohnert Park Roseville San Bernardino San Carlos San Diego San Dimas San Fernando San Jacinto San Jose San Marcos San Mateo Santa Ana Santa Barbara Santa Clara Santa Clarita Santa Maria Santa Monica Santa Rosa Santee Sherman Oaks Simi Valley Studio City Tarzana Temecula Thousand Oaks Torrance Tracy Turlock Tustin Union City Upland Vacaville Van Nuys Victorville Visalia Vista Walnut Creek West Covina West Hollywood West Los Angeles Westminster Whittier Wildomar Winchester Woodland Woodland Hills Yuba City

About This Role

An orthodontist is a dental specialist who aligns teeth and corrects bites using braces and clear aligners.

Dental practices across California 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 orthodontist jobs are open in California right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 14 live orthodontist openings in California. They come from 12 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a orthodontist earn in the U.S.?

Nationally, orthodontists earn a median of $289,140 a year, with the 25th percentile at $146,580 and the 90th at $416,000 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (SOC 29-1023, Orthodontists), May 2025 (via O*NET/BLS) — the most recent national release.).

03Which employers are hiring orthodontists in California?

The California listings currently come from 12 employers, including Children's Dental FunZone (2), Western Dental / Sonrava Health (2), and Capistrano Dental Group (1). 9 other employers have openings too.

04Which California cities have the most orthodontists openings?

Across the California listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Fairfield (2), Stockton (2), Camarillo (1), Glendora (1), and Los Angeles (1).