PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Oral Surgeon
Smile Brands · Alameda, CA
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Dental Specialist jobs in Alameda, CA
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- 116cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Dental health shortage areas in Alameda County
HRSA lists 14 active dental health shortage designations that include Alameda County (1 population-group, 13 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
License and tax basics in California
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
Do I need a California license to work in Alameda as a dental specialist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Alameda in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 14 active dental health shortage designations that include Alameda County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental specialists in Alameda?
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Your Dental Specialist pay reportAlameda, CA · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Western Dental Services, Inc.Turlock, CA · 1 wage offer$200.00/ hr$200–$200
- Joyce M Truong Dds IncLos Angeles, CA · 1 wage offer$169.00/ hr$150–$188
- Ai Huang DMD IncFountain Valley, CA · 1 wage offer$148.13/ hr$148–$148
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$71Median$118.36High$191
6 employer-reported wage offers for Dental Specialist in federal filings in California, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open Dental Specialist roles
Open Dental Specialist roles near Alameda, CA, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.
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