Locum Dentist

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Listed compensation

$1,000/Day

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Job Description

Locum Temporary General Dentist – Part-Time or Full-Time

Bucyrus, OH | No Weekends | $1,000/Day | Clinical Autonomy

Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) is hiring a Temporary General Dentist with option for permanent position for our established practice in Bucyrus, OH.

Backed by 40+ years in dentistry, this role offers strong patient flow, modern technology, predictable income, and the autonomy to focus on high-quality patient care.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced and confident dentist seeking a temporary assignment with the opportunity to transition to a permanent position.

Opportunity Overview

  • Location – 231 S Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus, OH 44820 (Crawford County - we are the only Dentist in town!)
  • Schedule – part-time or full-time
  • Compensation – $1,000/day (permanent role comes with sign on bonus and tiered % of production)
  • Earning potential – $200,000-$350,000+ annually
  • Office setup – 5-operatory, fully digital office
  • Imaging Technology – Panorex with VideaAI technology
  • Clinical tools – Henry Schein formulary, Perio Protect Therapy, and Curodont
  • Why Dentists Choose Great Expressions
  • Clinical autonomy – you lead diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care
  • Consistent patient flow – established practice seeing ~10 patients/day
  • Strong earning potential – average daily production of $3,000–5,000
  • Supportive team – office manager, hygienists, assistants, care coordinators and periodontist
  • Stability – backed by 40+ years of operational excellence

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive health – medical, dental, and vision
  • Full insurance package – malpractice, life, disability, accident, and pet insurance
  • Clinical mentorship & continuing education – dynamic CE program and personalized clinical development
  • Professional development & wellness fund – $2,000 annually for certifications, licensure, team culture, or wellness (massage, chiropractic care, and more)
  • Wellness program – Personify Health resources and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee discounts – access nationwide savings through PerkSpot
  • What You’ll Bring
  • Licensure – Licensed General Dentist (or soon-to-be) in the state of practice
  • Care approach – Patient-focused, ethical approach to care
  • Mindset – Interest in working alongside collaborative team environments

Next Steps

Looking for your next step in dentistry with greater control and income potential? Apply today to explore this opportunity with GEDC.

GEDC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The dentist will lead diagnosis, treatment planning, and provide high-quality patient care in an established practice. They will work collaboratively with a supportive team including hygienists, assistants, and specialists.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as a General Dentist in the state of Ohio or be in the process of obtaining licensure. A patient-focused, ethical approach to care and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

General dentistryDigital imaging

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum Dentist at Great Expressions Dental Centers a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Dentistry Career Context

Great Expressions Dental Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 59 active listings.

Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 47% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$260k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $280k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Dentist listings for work-life

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

  • No weekends

Living in Bucyrus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$182k
Median resident rent
$765/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dentists
Southfield, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Malpractice insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accident insurance
Pet insurance
CME program
Professional development & wellness fund ($2,000 annually)