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Gentle Dental

Temporary Dentist

Oregon City, OR · On-site

We're looking for a skilled full-time or part-time temporary dentist in Oregon City, Oregon. Expected length of 12 weeks. At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate's smile as much as our patient ...

Gentle Dental

Temporary Dentist

Klamath Falls, OR

We're looking for a skilled full-time or part-time temporary dentist in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Expected length of 12 weeks. At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate's smile as much as our patient ...

Gentle Dental

Temporary Dentist

Klamath Falls, OR · On-site

We're looking for a skilled full-time or part-time temporary dentist in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Expected length of 12 weeks. At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate's smile as much as our patient ...

Huron Smiles

Temporary Dentist

Weldon Spring, MO · On-site

$1.1K/day

Temporary Dentist needed in Private General Dentistry Practice offering $1,100 per day minimum. We are a private general dental practice with a great established patient base and growing, that offers ...

Zenith Smiles I

Dentist

Tustin, CA

Zenith Smiles I is seeking a temporary Dentist at their Upland, CA office on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 8:30 AM until 2:30 PM.

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To excel as a Temporary Dentist, you need a DDS or DMD degree, state licensure, and a strong command of diagnostic, clinical, and procedural dental skills. Familiarity with dental software such as digital radiography, charting systems, and electronic health records is typically expected. Adaptability, strong interpersonal communication, and the ability to quickly integrate with new teams are crucial soft skills. These competencies are vital for delivering consistent patient care and maintaining workflow continuity in various dental practices.

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Temporary Dentists often work in a variety of dental settings, including private practices, group clinics, or community health centers. Assignments may range from filling in for a permanent dentist during leave, covering staffing gaps, or assisting during periods of increased patient volume. You’ll typically collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and front office staff, needing to quickly adapt to new team dynamics and office protocols. This flexible arrangement offers exposure to diverse patient populations and practice types, which can be beneficial for professional development and expanding your clinical skills.

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A Temporary Dentist is a licensed dental professional who works on a short-term or contractual basis to fill in for permanent dentists. They may cover for vacations, medical leaves, or staffing shortages at dental clinics, hospitals, or private practices. Temporary dentists perform all standard dental procedures, including exams, cleanings, fillings, and extractions. This role offers flexibility and a variety of work environments while maintaining patient care continuity.

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Gentle Dental

Oregon City, OR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

We're looking for a skilled full-time or part-time temporary dentist in Oregon City, Oregon. Expected length of 12 weeks.

At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate’s smile as much as our patient’s smile. 

Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare services. We enhance the quality of our patients’ lives by providing accessible oral healthcare, which is paramount to overall health and wellbeing.

Our culture is based on innovation and providing a wellness approach to Dentistry to improve clinical results and consistently generate predictable treatment outcomes.  We focus on a commitment to patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, building relationships, and seeking out innovative and creative approaches to support our patients and teams.

It’s the whole idea of group dentistry, reimagined to provide Doctors and Clinicians with the right balance of autonomy and support for all stages of their career, focused on the best interests of patients. 

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of the people in your community!

Office Location:

  • GD Oregon City - 1677 Molalla Avenue Oregon City, OR 97045

Benefits Include: 

  • Malpractice

 
Position Qualifications: 

  • Accredited Dental School Graduate
  • Active OR state dental license (or the ability to acquire one by time of employment)
  • Other licenses/certifications such as CPR, DEA, NPI

This site qualifies for loan repayment administered by the ORH and NHSC programs.

The average full time Dentist earns $150,000 - $400,000.

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