Oral surgeon- Knoxville, TN
Listed compensation
$20K - $40K/mo
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
ClearChoice is seeking an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon part-time to place dental implants for patients wanting "All-on- X" solutions. Work as a 1099 independent contractor, 1day/week, depending on your availability. Surgeries are typically from 7am until around 1:00pm.
Transform patient lives and gain invaluable training and experience doing 3 or more arches each day. Excellent compensation. Paid on production in a very high volume practice. No overhead and no non-competes. We provide everything you need to perform the surgeries, including an incredibly well trained surgical team and a CRNA. You will work along-side an expert Prosthodontist who will do the consults, treatment plans and the restorative work. Our management team will handle all the business needs of the practice, so that you can just focus on your patients and the surgeries. Amazing working environment, low stress, and no referrals to manage!
Each ClearChoice Center is owned and operated by licensed and experienced dental experts, providing comprehensive dental implant treatment services in advanced, all-in-one treatment facilities. Each center is equipped with modern technology, including advanced CBCT technology, IOS scanners, and a full-service, on-site lab to support the highest standard of care for dental implant patients.
Job Description
Perform dental implant surgery including the extraction of teeth and alveolectomy as necessary.
Provide safe and effective anesthesia services. A CRNA is provided in some centers or as needed.
- Work in close collaboration with Prosthodontist to help plan cases for the best possible results.
- Conduct work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety, OSHA, and MSDS guidelines.
Desired Skills and Experience
Education/Qualifications
Experience with the AO4 procedure.
Graduate of a U. S. accredited four year dental school (DMD or DDS).
Post graduate U. S. surgical program with certificate to practice oral surgery.
Successfully passing a thorough background check.
Compensation & benefits
- $20k-$40k per month
- $20k-$40k/month; 1099 contract
Key Responsibilities
Perform dental implant surgeries, including extractions and alveolectomies, while providing safe anesthesia services. Collaborate closely with the Prosthodontist to plan cases and ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of a U.S. accredited dental school with a certificate to practice oral surgery. Experience with the AO4 procedure and the ability to pass a background check are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oral surgeon- Knoxville, TN at ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Surgery (Dental) — ranked against 251 active Surgery (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Surgery Career Context
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 8 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$40k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in Knoxville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $358k
- Typical market rent
- $1,712/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.6
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.