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Part-time Dentist (DDS/DMD) - Nashville, TN

DentistNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

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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

DEA License

Key Skills

Preventive care

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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)411 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Tennessee104 active5,825 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 87% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee healthcare professional listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus · 0% offer loan repayment104 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Dentist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 19 employers
7
<$290k
10
$290k-350k
1
$350k
1
$461k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
74%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Visa sponsorship
16%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Dental365 · Lynbrook, New York

$150k-$500k
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

Dentist

$230k-$461k
#4

General Dentist

$290k-$350k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Centurion Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sterling, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Insurance Provided
No Nights
No Weekends
No Holidays
Part-Time Schedule

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$409k
Typical market rent
$1,820/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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