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Clifton, Tennessee

Part-time Dentist (DDS/DMD) - Clifton, Tennessee

Dental Above average in Dentistry (Dental)No weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

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

DEA License

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
22%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Dentistry (Dental)

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Clifton

Median resident rent
$681/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Centurion Health

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

Benefits & Perks

$20,000 Retention Bonus
No nights, holidays or weekends
Day shift Monday - Friday