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Milledge Dental Partners

Dentist

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$825 - $1.0K/day

A 6 month full time temporary position. We are looking to hire a Dental Associate to perform routine and complex dental procedures on patients according to their oral health needs and cosmetic ...

Gentle Dental

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

Dentist

Oregon City, OR

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 ...

Painted Vision

Dentist

Knoxville, TN

$825 - $1.0K/day

A 6 month full time temporary position. We are looking to hire a Dental Associate to perform routine and complex dental procedures on patients according to their oral health needs and cosmetic ...

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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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Temporary Doctor Position - Surprise, Arizona

Reems Pointe Dental Care

Surprise, AZ • On-site

Part-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Heartland Dental Temporary Dentist Position

Description:

If you are an outgoing and positive dentist looking for an excellent growing opportunity, apply for a temporary doctor position today! Heartland Dental supported offices are seeking a temporary dentist to provide high-quality care in fast-paced and well-established practices in a variety of states. This position includes excellent compensation and we will take care of all travel arrangements.

Why join the Heartland Dental family?

  • You want the opportunity to work with a highly-qualified team in a state-of-the-art facility
  • You want to diagnose and treatment plan your own cases
  • You want to resource and network with colleague dentists
  • You want to earn an excellent income with guaranteed salary and benefits
  • You want to benefit from existing relationships with suppliers, vendors, and insurance companies
  • You want to benefit from superior non-clinical, administrative support in areas such as accounting, human resources, information technology, management information systems, marketing, payroll administration, personnel recruitment and supply and equipment procurement

Timeframe:

Varies depending on situation. Typically these positions could range from 3 days to multiple weeks

Pay:

As a Heartland Dental supported locum tenens dentist, we understand you work hard, we offer excellent compensation and will take care of travel and lodging expenses.

Responsibilities:

  • Examining patients to determine oral health needs, utilizing x-rays and other diagnostic equipment and procedures
  • Educating patients on the benefits of proper oral and dental hygiene
  • Assist with leading and supervising office team members

Educational requirements:

  • DMD or DDS degree
  • Ability to obtain current dental licensure in states of practice (we will assist in licensure process)
  • Accepting new, tenured and retired dentists

We put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.
Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.
We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.

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