General Dentist – Temporary Assignment
Listed compensation
$234k-$312k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Temporary General Dentist – Iraan, Texas
- Company: PopUp Smiles, Inc.
- Location: Iraan, TX 79744
- Assignment Dates: November 3rd–6th, 2026
- Position Type: Temporary
- Compensation: $900–$1,200 Daily Base, DOE
- Ready for a Different Kind of Dental Experience?
- Are you a confident, skilled General Dentist who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment?
- Do you enjoy working with collaborative teams, treating diverse patient populations, and delivering exceptional care?
- Are you looking for a flexible, short-term opportunity that allows you to put your clinical expertise to work?
- If so, PopUp Smiles wants to connect with you!
- We're seeking a dependable General Dentist to support an upcoming mobile dental assignment in Omaha, Nebraska.
This isn't your traditional dental office. Our mobile operations require efficiency, adaptability, and strong clinical judgment. Days can be demanding, and patient flow can be steady, but you'll have the opportunity to experience an innovative approach to dentistry while making a meaningful impact.
About PopUp Smiles
PopUp Smiles is a nationwide mobile dental healthcare provider headquartered in Newport Beach, California. We deliver comprehensive dental services directly to workplaces, schools, residential communities, and underserved areas.
Our mission is to make high-quality dental care more accessible by bringing the dental office directly to patients.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, patient-focused General Dentist who can confidently deliver comprehensive dental care in a mobile clinical environment.
The ideal candidate is efficient, adaptable, clinically skilled, and comfortable collaborating with a team to maintain excellent patient care throughout a busy schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
- Perform restorative procedures, including fillings and same-day crowns.
- Provide extractions and other general dental procedures within clinical competency.
- Perform anterior root canal therapy when comfortable and clinically appropriate.
- Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and field teams to maintain efficient patient flow.
- Maintain accurate electronic patient records and clinical documentation.
- Follow all applicable infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and Nebraska dental regulations.
- Deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced setting.
Qualifications
Required
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
- Active, unrestricted Texas dental license.
- Current malpractice insurance.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Strong restorative, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.
- Ability to maintain clinical efficiency without compromising patient care.
- Excellent communication skills and a dependable, team-oriented attitude.
- Preferred
- Experience in high-volume general dentistry.
- Experience with same-day crowns and extractions. (If necessary, not required)
- Experience with anterior root canals. (If necessary)
- Previous mobile dentistry experience.
- Mobile dentistry experience is not required.
Who Will Thrive in This Role?
We're looking for a dentist who is confident in their clinical abilities, comfortable with a busy schedule, and capable of adapting to a different style of dental care delivery.
- Someone who takes initiative, communicates effectively, and understands the importance of teamwork.
- This position isn't for everyone, and that's okay.
We're looking for professionals who embrace responsibility, maintain high standards, and take pride in providing exceptional patient care.
Interested? Apply Today!
If you're a licensed Nebraska General Dentist looking for a rewarding temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
- Submit your resume and preferred contact number to connect with our Talent Acquisition team.
- PopUp Smiles — Dental care designed around real life.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$273k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $281k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 45 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $234k–$312k | Dentist median $270k (middle half $215k–$340k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$281k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Texas | 460 active | 5,708 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% no call · 62% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment460 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$273k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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