Part-time Dentist (DDS/DMD) - Nashville, TN
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Job Description
- Job Location: TN, Nashville - Riverbend Max Security Institution - Nashville, TN
- Position Type: Part-Time
- Education Level: Professional Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Dentist
Centurion Health is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Tennessee Department of Correction. We are currently seeking a part-time Dentist (16 hours per week) to join our team at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, TN.
As a Dentist with Centurion Health, you’ll provide comprehensive dental care to an underserved population while working as part of a collaborative healthcare team. This is a great opportunity for a dentist looking for a consistent part-time schedule without nights, weekends, or holidays.
The Dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to address the oral health needs of incarcerated patients, including: Routine recall examinations and treatment planning Simple extractions Restorative procedures Prosthetic services Prophylaxis and fluoride treatments Endodontic treatments Preventive and ongoing dental care Qualifications: DDS or DMD Active, unrestricted Tennessee dental license Active, unrestricted DEA registration Ability to successfully pass background screening, drug screening, and credentialing Schedule Part-time – 16 hours per week 2 days per week 8-hour day shifts No nights, holidays, or weekends Why Join Centurion Health?
This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the rewards of practicing dentistry while maintaining a predictable part-time schedule and strong work-life balance. Centurion Health provides malpractice insurance for our part-time team members.
If you’re looking for a rewarding dental opportunity where you can make a difference while maintaining flexibility in your schedule, I'd love to hear from you! For additional information, please contact Tiffany Walden, Provider recruiter at twalden@teamcenturion.com
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will provide comprehensive dental care to incarcerated patients at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. Responsibilities include routine examinations, extractions, restorative procedures, and ongoing preventive dental treatments.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and possess an active, unrestricted Tennessee dental license. Additionally, applicants must have an active DEA registration and be able to pass background and drug screenings.
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 Part-time Dentist (DDS/DMD) - Nashville, 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 Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 45 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 87% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)411 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Tennessee | 104 active | 5,825 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 87% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee healthcare professional listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus · 0% offer loan repayment104 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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