Dentist - General

Locum Dentist – FQHC | Shreveport, LA Area

Type: Locum Tenens
Schedule: 4 days/week (Mon–Thu or Tue–Fri); 5 days/week also available. Most days are 8–5, with one extended day per week (9–6)
Start: ASAP
Assignment Length: 6 months with the potential to extend

The Role

You’ll join a team of 3 general dentists , 2 rotating hygienists , and 2 dental assistants assigned to each dentist .

Patient Volume: ~10–11 patients/day

Primary Procedures:

• Extractions
• Fillings
• New patient exams
• Cleanings / SRPs
• Crowns (completed in-office and sent to lab)
• Root canals are a plus, but not required

Patient Population: Primarily adults, with some patients in the 15–19 age range. Pediatric patients are generally limited to emergencies and referred out.

Technology: Digital X-rays with sensor-based imaging, XV Capture software, laptops, and in-operatory desktops. No intraoral cameras. No sedation.

Clinical Focus: Straightforward, bread-and-butter general dentistry. The medical/dental leadership team handles a significant portion of root canal treatment, so strong general dentistry skills are the primary need.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD
• Active Louisiana dental license
• Medicaid credentialed (required)
• General dentistry proficiency
• Root canal experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience preferred, but the team is open to candidates with varying levels of experience given the ongoing provider shortage
• Mission-minded and comfortable working with an underserved patient population

Credentialing: Typical timeline is approximately 45 days. Candidates who are already Medicaid credentialed may be able to expedite the start process.

Why This Role?

• Make a real community impact in an FQHC setting
• Help maintain access to care during an immediate provider gap
• Supportive team with experienced dental leadership
• Established patient base with consistent demand
• Straightforward, bread-and-butter general dentistry
• Flexible 4-day schedule with 5-day option available
• No upfront credentialing costs
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Competitive daily bill rate; weekly pay
• Potential to convert to permanent placement