General Dentist
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Dentist at Barksdale Air Force Base near Shreveport, Louisiana.
- This contract position offers: Ind. Physician
- Monday through Friday 7am-4pm
- 1099 contract, long term contract with annual renewals
- No evening, weekend or holiday responsibilities
- General Dentistry clinic with support from dental hygienists and dental assistants
Job Requirements
- Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Graduate from an accredited dental school approved by CODA fo the ADA.
- 2 Years of Experience
Possess a current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands. The dentist is responsible for complying with all applicable state licensing regulations.
Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association
For More Information Contact
- Melissa Powell
- 719-528-7965
- Melissa_Powell@Spectrumhealth.com
Company Overview
At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.
- EOE/Disabled/Veterans
- Location: Location
- US-LA-Shreveport
- Recruiter: Full Name: First Last
- Melissa Powell
- Direct phone number
- 719-528-7965
- Recruiter: Email
- Melissa_Powell@spectrumhealth.com
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will provide general dental services at the Barksdale Air Force Base clinic. They will work alongside dental hygienists and assistants to ensure high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DMD or DDS degree from an accredited dental school and possess at least two years of experience. A current, unrestricted dental license and Basic Life Support certification are also required.
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 General Dentist at Spectrum Healthcare Resources 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.
General Dentistry Career Context
Spectrum Healthcare Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 78 active listings.
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
| 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 $300k (middle half $225k–$312k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in Louisiana | 13 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Louisiana | 64 active | 6,018 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 29% no call · 90% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 650 in the last 30 days | 423 the 30 days before (+54%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Spectrum Healthcare Resources | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index78 active listings |
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