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Las Vegas, Nevada

General Dentist – Saturday Contractor

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Job Description

  • General Dentist – Saturday Contractor
  • Location: Multiple Nevada Dental Benefits Locations – Las Vegas, NV
  • Schedule: Saturdays
  • Position Type: Independent Contractor

Position Summary

Nevada Dental Benefits is seeking General Dentists interested in providing Saturday coverage as independent contractors at our dental centers throughout the Las Vegas area.

This is a flexible opportunity for dentists looking to supplement their existing schedule while working with an established multi-location dental organization. Contractor assignments may be available at multiple locations based on patient demand, operational needs, and provider availability.

Contractors may provide dates of availability in advance and may accept or decline individual assignments offered by the Company.

Responsibilities

The Contractor Dentist will provide general dental services within the scope of their Nevada dental license, including:

  • Perform comprehensive, periodic, limited, and emergency dental examinations
  • Diagnose dental and oral conditions
  • Review and interpret dental radiographs and diagnostic findings
  • Develop appropriate treatment plans and recommendations
  • Provide restorative, preventive, and emergency dental treatment
  • Perform extractions and other general dentistry procedures within the provider's scope, training, and experience
  • Administer local anesthesia
  • Prescribe medications when clinically appropriate and legally authorized
  • Accurately document diagnoses, treatment, and clinical findings
  • Coordinate referrals and follow-up care when specialty services are needed
  • Work collaboratively with dental assistants, hygienists, providers, and practice leadership
  • Maintain appropriate infection prevention, patient safety, documentation, and regulatory standards

Schedule and Locations

Contractor opportunities are primarily available on Saturdays.

Assignments may be available at any Nevada Dental Benefits dental center based on operational and staffing needs. The specific location, date, and scheduled hours will be communicated at the time an assignment is offered.

Contractors may submit availability in advance and are free to accept or decline offered assignments.

Patient Service Expectations

Our dental centers place a strong emphasis on the patient and member experience and strive to provide a five-star level of service.

Contractor Dentists are expected to provide compassionate, professional, and patient-centered care while communicating respectfully with patients and team members and contributing to a collaborative practice environment.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Current and unrestricted Nevada dental license in good standing
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Current DEA registration, as applicable
  • Professional liability insurance
  • General dentistry experience preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
  • Commitment to excellent patient care and service
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-based dental environment
  • Ability to successfully complete required credentialing and onboarding requirements

Contractor Onboarding Requirements

  • Before providing services, contractors must successfully complete all applicable onboarding and facility requirements, which may include:
  • Background screening
  • Required health or pre-engagement testing
  • Credentialing
  • Mandatory facility training
  • Required access and compliance documentation

Why Contract With Nevada Dental Benefits?

  • Saturday opportunities
  • Multiple Las Vegas locations
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Ability to submit availability in advance
  • Freedom to accept or decline assignments
  • Established patient base
  • Collaborative clinical teams
  • Opportunity to supplement an existing practice or work schedule

If you are a Nevada-licensed General Dentist looking for flexible Saturday contractor opportunities in Las Vegas, we would love to speak with you.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Treatment planningRestorative dentistryRadiograph interpretationTeam collaboration

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 82% 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).

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

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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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.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

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.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Multiple Las Vegas Locations
Established Patient Base
Collaborative Clinical Teams