As consumers, most of us recognize that going to the dentist sucks. Dig a little deeper and you’ll start to understand why… It's a broken, fragmented industry full of antiquated tech, outdated science, and financial incentives that push the treatment we’d all rather avoid.

At Rinse, we're building the One Medical for dental. Beautiful studios, easy to book appointments, and anxiety-free care focused on prevention, not the upsell.

We’re not interested in an incrementally better approach to dental - we want to redesign and rebuild the industry from the ground up. Early and well-funded, join Rinse and be a part of the most ambitious startup in the industry's history and work with passionate experts poised to make it happen.

Backed by Y Combinator, Optum Ventures, PJC, Global Founders Capital, Liquid 2, and more.

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

Every element of dental is antiquated and its software is certainly no exception. Even the best software is built on a broken system designed to deliver exactly what consumers want to avoid...fillings, crowns, and root canals.

From consumer-facing experiences to back-office ops, we've opted to remove the baggage and start fresh. That's where you come in...