Locum General Dentist

Overview

Enjoy the flexibility of a locum position with the autonomy to serve your patients with the highest standard of care. We’ll take care of your travel expenses, and you can craft a work schedule that fits your lifestyle. Short and long term contracts are available across 30 states.

Schedule (days/hours)

• Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Wednesday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Thursday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Friday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough dental examinations, diagnose oral health issues, and develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and post‑treatment maintenance to promote long‑term oral health.
• Lead your team, dental assistants, hygienists, and other staff members to ensure smooth patient care and treatment coordination.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including treatment plans, procedures performed, and patient progress.
• Stay updated on advancements in dentistry, attend seminars, and pursue ongoing education to provide the latest and best treatments.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards, following regulatory guidelines and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited school
• Active state dental license, CPR certification, and DEA license (or in process of obtaining)
• Controlled substance license (if required by the state)
• Legally authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship available for qualified candidates.

Benefits

• Malpractice insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Telemedicine
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• 401k plan
• Complimentary continuing education (CEs)
• Access to internal training opportunities

About Us

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Veteran Careers

If you are active duty and seeking off‑duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.