Temporary Dentist
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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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