PRN Dentist

DentistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team! The position will have a Shreveport/Bossier assignment.

The PRN Dentist works under the supervision of the Dental Director and provides direct dental care to all DRCHC patients including examination, diagnosis and treatment with referral to specialists. Follows all OSHA guidelines.

Work Experience Requirements

  • Provides direct dental care to clinic patients including examination, diagnosis and treatment according to established policy and protocol.
  • Perform restorative procedures such as fillings, root canals, bridges and tooth extractions.
  • Apply sealants, fluoride treatments and teach patients proper oral hygiene techniques.
  • Administer anesthetics safely, maintaining patient records and managing dental team.
  • Accepts emergency calls as scheduled or as needed.
  • Meets with other members of the staff and participates in planning and implementing improvements to health service.
  • Is responsible for maintaining established productivity, standards and goals.
  • Documents appropriate patient education.
  • Completes charts in a timely manner.
  • Documents on-call assessments.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD.
  • Expertise in using dental tools and instruments for precise, delicate procedures.
  • Ability to communicate complex treatment plans effectively to patients.
  • Ability to demonstrate care, patience and compassion for patient comfort.
  • Experience with electronic health records required, preferably Next Gen or similar EHS.

Licensure/Certification

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • Licenses to practice dentistry in the State of Louisiana.

Work Schedule/Location

PRN As Needed Shreveport, Bossier, Minden, Gilliam, and Haynesville

WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

WHO WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport.

DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.

All applications/resumes are accepted online via davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or indeed.

Key Responsibilities

The PRN Dentist provides direct dental care, including examinations, diagnosis, and restorative treatments, to patients across multiple clinic locations. Responsibilities include performing procedures like fillings and extractions while maintaining productivity standards and accurate patient documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD and hold a valid license to practice dentistry in Louisiana. Required certifications include BLS from the American Heart Association and experience with electronic health records.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental ExaminationOral Hygiene EducationAnesthesia AdministrationPatient Record ManagementPatient CommunicationCompassionate Care

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Louisiana53 active5,778 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 39% no call · 82% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings229 in the last 30 days214 the 30 days before (+7%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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David Raines Community Health Center logo

About David Raines Community Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Shreveport, LA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid holidays
PTO
Discounted services
Loan repayment
Continuing education

Living in Shreveport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$152k
Typical market rent
$1,149/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
84.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.