What the role involves
Lead Dentist
About Rinse
At Rinse (YC S21) we're building the One Medical for dental. Beautiful studios, easy to book visits, and anxiety-free care focused on prevention, not the upsell. We’re not interested in an incrementally better approach to dentistry... we're on a mission to remake it. From a state of the art, judgement free studio experience to the highest standards of care, we're committed to helping our patients prevent otherwise preventable issues. We call this -- modern mouth care.
Role Title: Lead Dentist
Compensation
- $800 - $2,000 / day
- Employment Type: Full-time
Location
1763 Union St. San Francisco, CA
The Role
Rinse Dental is a four-operatory, associate-led dental practice. As Lead Dentist, you’ll have full clinical autonomy, leading the care for over 2,000 active patients (and growing). We are in-network for Delta Dental and fee-for-service for all other plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver an array of clinical services—including fillings, inlays/onlays, crowns, simple extractions, orthodontics (invisible aligners), cosmetic procedures (like veneers and whitening), and emergency care.
- Perform comprehensive exams, develop individualized treatment plans, and educate patients on oral health and care options.
- Manage multiple treatment rooms and maintain a productive, balanced schedule—covering hygiene checks, operative care, same-day treatment, and emergency visits.
- Drive production by completing full treatment plans efficiently while maintaining uncompromising quality and patient experience.
- Lead and mentor dental assistants, collaborating closely with hygienists to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
- Partner with studio and operational leadership to achieve production goals, uphold clinical excellence, and continuously improve workflows.
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
- Current, active California dental license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Active DEA registration
- Minimum 5 years of experience (post residency) in private practice, DSO, or similar setting
- Comfort with modern technology and a willingness to adopt digital workflows
- Ability to work a Full Time schedule consisting of 5 days per week
Who Thrives
- Dentists curious about new, science-backed ways to improve oral health
- Passionate leaders who value prevention, education, and long-term relationships over production quotas
- Tech-forward dentists excited to work with cutting-edge tools and systems
- Team players who build inclusive, judgment-free environments for colleagues and patients
Technology / Equipment
- Imaging: DTX Studio, KaVo OP 3D CBCT, KaVo Nomads, Dexis Digital Sensors, 3Shape Trios 4
- Delivery: Electric handpieces, Hu-Friedy IMS Cassettes, IsoLite
- Sterilization: Scican Hydrim, Ultrasonic, StaClave G4s, VistaPure water system
Benefits
- Competitive daily minimum with % production
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k
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About Rinse
Rinse is building the One Medical for dental. Beautiful studios, easy to book same day appointments, and anxiety-free care focused on prevention, not the upsell.
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