Locum General Dentist
Listed compensation
$1,100/day
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Step into the flexibility of locum dentistry with the freedom to deliver high-quality patient care on your terms. Enjoy the freedom to practice at the top of your license while delivering exceptional patient care—without the long-term commitment. We’ll handle your travel, and you can build a schedule that truly works for you. Whether you’re looking for a short-term assignment or a longer engagement, we’ve got opportunities ready when you are!
Schedule (days/hours)
Flexible Schedule!
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
Earn $1,100/day
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
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 47% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$286k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $290k 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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