Dentist (Float/As Needed - San Diego County)

Job Description

Job Description

Float Dentist (As Needed)

Multiple Locations - San Diego County

About the Opportunity

Silver Creek Dental Partners is seeking an experienced, adaptable, and patient-focused Float Dentist to provide clinical coverage across our network of dental practices on an as-needed basis.

This independent contractor opportunity is ideal for an experienced dentist seeking scheduling flexibility and the ability to work across multiple established practices without a recurring weekly commitment.

Our Float Dentists play an important role in supporting our practices by providing coverage for scheduled provider absences, vacations, leaves of absence, and other clinical staffing needs. The ideal candidate is clinically confident, dependable, and comfortable adapting to different practice environments while maintaining a consistent standard of patient care.

Position Highlights

• Flexible, as-needed scheduling based on practice coverage needs.

• Opportunity to work across multiple established dental practices.

• Flat daily rate compensation.

• No recurring weekly schedule or minimum number of days guaranteed.

• Administrative and operational support provided by the practice teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general dentistry services to patients at assigned practice locations.

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care consistent with accepted clinical standards and best practices.

• Develop appropriate treatment plans and communicate recommendations effectively to patients.

• Build rapport quickly with patients and team members across different practice environments.

• Collaborate with practice managers, dental assistants, and hygiene teams to support efficient daily operations.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Adapt to varying practice workflows, technology, and equipment.

• Support continuity of care during regular provider absences or other coverage needs.

• Maintain compliance with applicable state regulations, clinical standards, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.

• Active, unrestricted dental license in the state(s) where coverage is provided.

• Minimum of three years of general dentistry experience (five or more years preferred).

• Experienced dentists only; this opportunity is not open to new graduates.

• Excellent communication and case presentation skills.

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently.

• Adaptable, dependable, and comfortable working in different practice environments.

• Commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered dentistry.

Preferred Experience

• Cosmetic dentistry

• Invisalign

• Dental sleep medicine

• Endodontics

• Extractions and other general dentistry procedures

Compensation & Engagement

• Competitive flat daily rate.

• As-needed scheduling based on practice coverage requirements.

• No employee benefits are provided with this contractor engagement.