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General Dentist Endodontic Focus (Independent Contractor

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Job Description

  • General Dentist – Endodontic Focus (Independent Contractor)
  • Nevada Dental Benefits | Tropicana
  • Location: Las Vegas, NV
  • Schedule: One Day Per Week | Flexible Scheduling
  • Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
  • Join Our Growing Dental Team!

Nevada Dental Benefits is seeking an experienced General Dentist with strong endodontic skills to provide root canal therapy and related dental services at our Tropicana location in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This independent contractor opportunity is ideal for a General Dentist who enjoys performing endodontic procedures, including molar root canals, and is looking to supplement their existing practice with a consistent, one-day-per-week schedule.

Our established dental network provides access to patients requiring endodontic treatment, along with experienced clinical and administrative support, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Perform root canal therapy on anterior teeth, premolars, and molars, based on clinical experience and competency.

  • Diagnose pulpal and periapical conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Evaluate cases to determine whether treatment can be completed in-house or requires referral to an endodontic specialist.
  • Educate patients regarding procedures, treatment options, and post-treatment care.
  • Collaborate with referring general dentists and clinical team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Follow applicable infection control, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
  • Deliver compassionate, high-quality dental care.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
  • Active, unrestricted Nevada dental license.
  • Demonstrated experience and proficiency in root canal therapy, including molar endodontics.
  • Strong diagnostic and treatment-planning skills.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification.
  • Professional liability insurance meeting contractual requirements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced training or continuing education in endodontic procedures.
  • Experience managing complex root canal cases.
  • Confidence independently performing molar endodontics.
  • Endodontic specialty certification is not required.

Why Partner With Nevada Dental Benefits?

  • Flexible Schedule: Provide services just one day per week.
  • Established Patient Base: Access to patients requiring endodontic treatment through our network of dental practices.
  • Dedicated Clinical Support: Experienced dental assistants and administrative staff.
  • Endodontic-Focused Opportunity: Concentrate primarily on root canal procedures and related treatments.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside general dentists and other dental professionals.
  • No Practice Ownership Responsibilities: Focus on clinical care without the administrative responsibilities of operating your own practice.
  • Consistent Opportunity: Establish a recurring schedule at our CHC Tropicana location.

Contractor Compensation

  • Competitive independent contractor compensation based on experience and mutually agreed-upon contractual terms.
  • This is an independent contractor opportunity and does not include traditional employee benefits.

If you are an experienced General Dentist who enjoys performing root canals and is seeking a flexible, one-day-per-week contract opportunity in Las Vegas, we would love to hear from you!

Partner with Nevada Dental Benefits at CHC Tropicana and help us expand access to high-quality endodontic care for the patients we serve.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient educationDiagnostic skillsCommunication skills

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingNevada index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Nevada86 active5,633 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
68%
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
12%

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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

Flexible schedule (one day per week)
Established patient base
Dedicated clinical support
No practice ownership responsibilities
Independent contractor (1099) - no traditional employee benefits

Living in Las Vegas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$403k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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