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Smile Brands
Wells, Minnesota

Locum General Dentist

Dental Above average in General Dentistry (Dental)Contract

Listed compensation

$1,200 per day

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Employment & setting
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Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 55m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

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

Schedule (days/hours)

M-Th 7-5

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.

Compensation

900-1200 Plus Production

About Us

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

DiagnosisTreatment planningOral hygiene educationPatient record maintenanceTeam leadershipClinical dentistryRegulatory compliance

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$312k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $316k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 18 employers

CME allowance
79%
401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

5.7/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in General Dentistry (Dental)

Living in Wells

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$145k
Median resident rent
$694/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Smile Brands

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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