Full-time Dentist (DDS/DMD) -Pikeville, TN
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: TN, Pikeville - Bledsoe County Correctional Complex - Pikeville, TN, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Professional Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Dentist, Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Tennessee Department of Correction.
We are currently seeking a full-time (30 hours/week) Dentist to join our team at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex located in Pikeville, TN.
The Dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to address the oral health needs of incarcerated patients including routine recall exams, simple extractions, restorations, prosthetic services, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and endodontic treatments.
Qualifications
DDS or DMD Active, unrestricted TN dental license Active, unrestricted DEA Ability to pass background screening and credentialing Available Shift 30 hours per week Day shift No nights, holidays or weekends
Benefits
We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...
About Us Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.
Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
For additional information, please contact Tiffany Walden, Provider Recruiter, at twalden@teamcenturion.com or call/text 615-240-7235. indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to address the oral health needs of incarcerated patients. Responsibilities include performing routine exams, extractions, restorations, and various dental procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and possess an active, unrestricted Tennessee dental license and DEA registration. The role requires the ability to pass a background screening and credentialing process.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Dentist (DDS/DMD) -Pikeville, TN at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,581 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 26% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Pikeville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $276k
- Median resident rent
- $630/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.