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SmileHQ and Elite Orthodontics
Glenn Dale, Maryland

Temporary Dentist

DentalPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and patient-focused Temporary General Dentist to join our established practice in Bowie MD, while our provider is on maternity leave.

This part-time temporary position runs from December 2026 through April 2027 (Thurs & Fri). You will be joining a supportive, highly skilled team and taking over a well-maintained, full patient caseload from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver proficient care and comprehensive general dentistry care to patients of all ages (examinations, restorations, endodontics, extractions, crowns/bridges, and preventative care).

  • Formulate, discuss, and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Direct and supervise dental hygienists and dental assistants.
  • Maintain accurate, timely electronic dental records (EDR) in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Ensure strict adherence to OSHA & HIPAA.
  • Qualifications & Requirements
  • Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school.

Licensure: Active and unrestricted Dental License in the District of Columbia (D. C.).

  • Certifications: Active DEA license and CPR/BLS certification.
  • Experience: Minimum of [1–2+] years of clinical practice preferred.
  • Strong communication, diagnostic, and interpersonal skills with a commitment to excellent patient care.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Daily Rate (commensurate with experience)
  • Malpractice insurance coverage options available (if applicable)
  • Modern, fully equipped office with updated technology [e. g., Digital X-rays, Intraoral Cameras, Itero, etc.]
  • Full support staff (hygienists, dental assistants, and front desk office managers)

Requirements

Requires a DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school, an active and unrestricted District of Columbia dental license, an active DEA license, and CPR/BLS certification. One to two or more years of clinical practice is preferred, along with strong communication, diagnostic, and interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Restorative DentistryCrowns and BridgesPreventive CareTreatment PlanningDental Team SupervisionHIPAA ComplianceOSHA ComplianceDiagnostic Skills

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
22%
Visa sponsorship
19%

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Glenn Dale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$461k
Median resident rent
$1,698/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About SmileHQ and Elite Orthodontics

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Daily Rate
Malpractice insurance coverage options available
Modern, fully equipped office
Full support staff