Part-time Dentist (DDS/DMD) - Clifton, Tennessee
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: TN, Clifton - Turney Center Complex Annex - Clifton, TN, Position Type: Part-Time, Education Level: Professional Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Dentist, $20,000 Retention Bonus Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Tennessee Department of Correction.
We are currently seeking a part-time Dentist (24 hours/week) to join our team at Turney Center Industrial Annex located in Clifton, Tennessee.
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 Tennessee license DEA or ability to obtain BLS certification Ability to pass background, drug screening and credentialing Shift Day shift Monday - Friday with flexibility in days of the week 24 hours per week No nights, holidays or weekends 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 an active, unrestricted Tennessee dental license. Applicants must also be able to pass a background check, drug screening, and credentialing process.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time Dentist (DDS/DMD) - Clifton, Tennessee 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 1,626 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, 52% have no call, 80% 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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