LOCUM DENTIST - 1099 Contractor

Affordable Care, LLC; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 155,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

All-inclusive up to $1,400

1099 independent contractor

Job summary

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking experienced Locum Tenens Dentists to cover temporary needs across our nationwide network. As a 1099 contractor, you’ll choose assignments locally, regionally, or nationally with flexible start dates.

You’ll perform extractions, denture fabrication and related surgeries while collaborating with on-site lab teams and support staff. Excellent earning potential is offered with Monday–Friday schedules and no on-call duties.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Active and unrestricted dental license in the applicable state.
• Current DEA registration, as required.
• Experience performing dental extractions and oral surgery.
• Experience with dentures or removable prosthodontics preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient communication skills.
• Ability to work with dental laboratory and practice staff.
• Compassionate, collaborative, and patient-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose patients and present comprehensive treatment plans.
• Perform single-tooth, multiple-tooth, and full-mouth extractions.
• Perform alveoloplasty and related surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Provide removable prosthodontic treatment, including dentures.
• Deliver same-day denture services with on-site laboratory support.
• Provide denture relines, rebases, repairs, adjustments, and soft liners.
• Conduct new-patient consultations and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with on-site dental lab technicians and staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and standards of care.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Patient communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Compassionate patient-focused care

Education

DDS or DMD from accredited school

Active unrestricted dental license

Current DEA registration

Job description

Locum Tenens Dentist – 1099 Independent Contractor

Guaranteed Daily Rate Up to $1,400 | Monday–Friday | No Nights, Weekends, or Call

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking experienced Locum Tenens Dentists to provide temporary dental coverage within our nationwide network of practices.

As a 1099 contract dentist, you’ll have flexibility over your availability and assignments, with opportunities to work locally, throughout your state, or across the country. Assignments may range from a single-day need to weekly or ongoing coverage.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist seeking schedule flexibility, supplemental income, travel opportunities, or a way to continue building experience in extractions, oral surgery, dentures, and removable prosthodontics.

Why Work as a Locum Dentist With Us?

• Guaranteed competitive daily rate

• All-inclusive compensation of up to $1,400 per day

• Flexible assignment duration and availability

• Monday–Friday workweeks

• No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities

• Opportunities for local, regional, and nationwide travel

• Established patient flow and practice support

• On-site removable prosthetics laboratory

• Experienced clinical and auxiliary support teams

• Opportunity to maintain and expand your surgical and prosthodontic skills

Locum Dentist Responsibilities

As a Locum Tenens Dentist, you may:

• Diagnose patients and present comprehensive treatment plans

• Perform single-tooth, multiple-tooth, and full-mouth extractions

• Perform alveoloplasty and other related surgical procedures, as clinically appropriate

• Provide removable prosthodontic treatment, including immediate and replacement dentures

• Deliver same-day denture services supported by an on-site dental laboratory

• Provide denture relines, rebases, repairs, adjustments, and soft liners

• Conduct new-patient consultations and treatment-planning appointments

• Collaborate with on-site dental laboratory technicians, dental assistants, and practice staff

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable standards of care

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school

• Active and unrestricted dental license in the applicable state

• Current DEA registration, as required

• Experience performing dental extractions and oral surgery

• Experience with dentures or removable prosthodontics preferred

• Strong clinical judgment and patient communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with dental laboratory and practice support teams

• Compassionate, collaborative, and patient-focused approach

Compensation

• Guaranteed competitive daily rate

• All-inclusive daily rate up to $1,400

• Independent contractor opportunity classified as 1099

Join Affordable Dentures & Implants and provide essential dental care while maintaining greater flexibility and control over your schedule.

About Affordable Care

Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America’s largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 360 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, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers. From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com).

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