About
Kern County Dental Society

Serving our members and the public

KCDS is the recognized resource for serving dentists across Kern, Inyo, Mono, and Alpine counties. Since our charter in 1921, we’ve supported professionals in delivering ethical, inclusive, and patient-centered care.

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Membership Benefits & Enrollment

Why join KCDS?

Phone

Patient referrals via phone and online directories

Education

Access to continuing education events with CE credits

Networking

Invitations to social mixers and networking events

Job Board

Exclusive job board listings and shred events

For membership inquiries or renewals, contact us at info@kerncountyds.org.

Find a Qualified Dentist

Verified profiles across Kern and beyond

Use the CDA Find a Dentist tool to locate
licensed professionals near you.

Classified Opportunities

Check out the latest classified ads, featuring open roles,
practices for sale, and equipment listings.

Children’s Dentistry prides itself on delivering high-quality dental care for infants, children, teens, and children with special healthcare needs. We are currently looking for fun, energetic, compassionate doctors for our offices in Visalia, Madera, and Bakersfield, CA. As community pillars, we strive to provide dental services while being kind, patient, and understanding to our patients, parents, and staff. Ideal candidates are highly motivated, team-oriented, and dedicated to providing the utmost care. We mainly service Medi-Cal and are able to provide nitrous oxide in the office while offering general anesthesia at our own pediatric dental surgery center, while treating our most fragile patients at Valley Children’s Hospital.

The Central Valley is a short drive from the San Francisco Bay Area, Disneyland, Los Angeles, and Monterey. It is also right next to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. With many attractions within a 2-hour drive, it is a great place to put down roots and raise families due to its affordable cost of living, award-winning schools, agriculture, and many beautiful parks and lakes.

Please email jkunkeldds@calkidds.com with any questions and your CV. Please check out our website at vcdo.net to learn more about us and click the Facebook links to see what we’re all about.

For more information, check out our website at www.vcdo.net, and www.palmbluffssurgerycenter.com, and click on the links to see our social media pages to see what we are about.

California State Dental License Required.

Additional Salary Information: Production for BOTH restorative AND hygiene. Uncapped earning potential.(250520)

Bakersfield General Practice - Stockdale Village area; Retiring after 35+ years, 6 chairs, mostly PPO and FFS; 9 hygiene days/wk. Refers implants, most endo, OS, ortho, Perio surgeries. Collected $1,031,000 in 2024. Offered at $699,000 OBO. 37%-40% Seller net. Room to expand and excellent parking. Long term staff will stay. Contact First Choice Practice Sales, Inc. @ 949-548-4559, Eric Perry, Broker. www.firstchoicedds.com.

Dr. Raj from My Kids Happy Teeth is excited to announce that we’re hiring associate dentists as we prepare to open our second location in 2025!

We are a pediatric dental office specializing in behavior management, with a well-trained and confident staff dedicated to providing the best care for our little patients.

We’re offering both full-time and part-time positions for General Dentists and Pediatric Specialists.

Our pay is not just competitive—it’s considered high, especially for experienced dentists who excel in treating children. For recent graduates or those without pediatric experience, we offer comprehensive training.

Join our stress-free, happy work environment! Interested? Contact Dr. Raj at mykidshappyteeth@gmail.com to learn more about the position and our pay structure.
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Turnkey Modern Dental Practice & REAL ESTATE for sale in Bakersfield, CA. This is an AMAZING opportunity to own a high producing, modern, fully equipped dental practice and REAL ESTATE in a prime location. This practice is perfect for a solo practitioner or satellite office. The doctor is WILLING TO STAY ON!!

Key Features:

Revenue over $1,280,000
4 fully equipped operatories with digital x-rays and computers
Modern Equipment: CBCT, iTero, Panorex, Laser, I/O camera, Dentrix PMS
4 doctor and 4 hygiene days per week
FFS, PPO, Medicaid
Lots of NEW PATIENTS per month
Real Estate
Doctor will stay on and practice
Please contact Ben Sapir at Ben.Sapir@henryschein.com or 310-596-0961 https://www.HenryScheinDPT.com/CA4498.

Are you a newly graduated dentist looking to launch your career in a supportive and thriving environment? Our well-established general dentistry practice in Tehachapi is seeking a passionate and dedicated dentist to join our team!

About Us:
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative atmosphere where you can grow both personally and professionally. Our practice offers a wide range of dental services, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive patient exams
- Perform fillings, crowns, and veneers
- Manage root canals and other essential procedures
- Provide preventive care and patient education
- Collaborate with our experienced team to deliver outstanding service

What We Offer:
- Competitive daily salary ranging from $700 to $800, and 50% of profit
- Opportunity for the right candidate to become a partner in our practice
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

If you are ready to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Today!
Join us in making a difference in our community while building a rewarding career in dentistry. Send your resume and cover letter to peachydental661@gmail.com or call us at 661-823-7644 for more information.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Upcoming Events

Education, community, and member gatherings
Call or email KCDS for more information

September 26: In-Person CE - Human Trafficking Prevention
Training, Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, and Oral
Health Implications of Addiction with Kory Benson, RDHAP
Hodels
September 30: Webinar: Qualified Retirement Plans6:00 am – 7:30 pm
October 9: Shred Event – Jastro Park11:00 am – 1:00 pm
October 16: Women in Dentistry Night – BottleShock6:00 am – 9:00 pm
October 17: Orofacial Pain with Dr. Rich HirschingerHodels