Locum Dentist (1099 Contractor)

Affordable Dentures & Implants; Cape Girardeau (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 400,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading dental service provider in Cape Girardeau is looking for a Contracted Locum Dentist. In this role, you will have full autonomy over your schedule with opportunities to serve patients across the state. Responsibilities include providing dentures, performing extractions, and collaborating with a team. Competitive compensation is guaranteed with a daily rate ranging from $150,000 to $400,000 annually, depending on production bonuses and services provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a DDS or DMD graduate.
• DEA certification is required.
• Experience with surgery and extractions needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide removable prosthetics and dentures.
• Perform single and full-mouth extractions.
• Conduct various surgical procedures related to dentistry.
• Present treatment plans for new patient consultations.
• Collaborate with the on-site removable laboratory team.

Skills

Experience with surgery and extractions

Caring and compassionate

Collaborative and teamwork-oriented

Curious and always learning

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited School of Dentistry

Tools

DEA Certification

Job description

LOCUM DENTIST - 1099 Contractor

Serving as a Contracted Locums Tenens Dentist with Affordable Dentures & Implants is a truly unique and rewarding experience! Full autonomy over your availability and schedule with the opportunity to travel to practices in your area, across the state, or even the nation. Whether you’re filling in for a day, a week, or an ongoing basis, you’ll be providing much-needed dental services to those who need it. All while keeping your skills fresh and up to date! It’s a win‑win.

Overview

Come work with us! Daily Rate Guaranteed. Healthy Work Life Balance – Monday through Friday workweeks, with no nights, no weekends, and no on‑call duties.

Typical Responsibilities

• Provide removable prosthetics, including same‑day in‑house immediate and replacement dentures
• Single and full‑mouth extraction services, alveoplasty as needed, and other various surgical procedures
• Perform denture‑related services such as relines, rebase, repairs, adjustments, and soft‑liners
• Present treatment plans for new patient consultations
• Collaborate closely with the on‑site removable laboratory team and auxiliary support staff

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited School of Dentistry
• DEA Certification
• Experience with surgery and extractions required

Desired Traits

• Caring and compassionate
• Collaborative and teamwork‑oriented
• Curious and always learning new things

Compensation

Competitive Daily Rate Guaranteed. $150,000 – $400,000 per year depending on production bonuses.

About Affordable Care

Founded in 1975, Affordable Care, LLC is America’s largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 400 dental practices across the United States. Each practice has an on‑site dental laboratory, allowing the practice to provide same‑day dental services including extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers.