Locum General Dentist 39776

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Pay as listed: $1,200 per day · Maryland · pays above the median of 9 contract/1099 Dentist listings (77th percentile).

Listed compensation

$1,200 per day

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

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Job Description

Earn more. Work your Way.

Looking for the flexibility of locum dentistry without giving up the autonomy to practice the dentistry you believe in? Smile Brands offers locum dentists the opportunity to choose assignments that fit their schedule, lifestyle and career goals, with the support of a team behind you.

Earn $1,200 per day plus production upside, giving you the opportunity to earn beyond your daily rate based on your production, a key advantage over traditional staffing agencies.

Whether you’re looking for a short-term assignment, ongoing flexibility or a longer-term opportunity, we’ll help you find an assignment that’s the right fit.

  • Why Join Smile Brands as a Locum Dentist?
  • $1,200 per day + production upside
  • Flexible short- and long-term assignments
  • The autonomy to choose opportunities that fit your schedule
  • Travel expenses covered for eligible assignments
  • Opportunities across multiple markets
  • Support from a dedicated Smile Brands team
  • The opportunity to experience different practices and communities
  • The ability to build a schedule around your lifestyle and career goals

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough dental examinations, diagnose oral health issues, and develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and post-treatment maintenance to promote long-term oral health.

Lead your team, dental assistants, hygienists, and other staff members to ensure smooth patient care and treatment coordination.

Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including treatment plans, procedures performed, and patient progress.

Stay updated on advancements in dentistry, attend seminars, and pursue ongoing education to provide the latest and best treatments.

Adhere to ethical and legal standards, following regulatory guidelines and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited school
  • Active state dental license, CPR Certification, and DEA License (or in process of obtaining )
  • Controlled Substance License (if required by the state)

Legally authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship available for qualified candidates.

About

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include malpractice insurance, health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. You'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningOral hygiene educationPatient record maintenanceClinical leadershipDiagnosisPatient care coordination

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 47 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$312k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $297k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 16 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Relocation assistance
25%
Loan repayment
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

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

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Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Insurance
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Telemedicine
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance