Locum General Dentist

Smile Brands Inc.; Canton (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Health and dental insurance

401k plan

Flexible spending accounts

Complimentary CE

Job summary

A leading dental organization in the United States is seeking a Locum General Dentist for a flexible role with the ability to serve patients with high standards of care. You will conduct thorough examinations, lead a dental team, and educate patients on oral health. The role offers competitive benefits, including malpractice insurance and access to training opportunities, alongside a flexible schedule tailored to your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Active state dental license.
• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• Controlled Substance License (if required by the state).
• Legally authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough dental examinations and develop treatment plans.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices.
• Lead dental team and coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Stay updated on advancements in dentistry.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards.

Skills

Patient care

Dental examinations

Team leadership

Patient education

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited school

Tools

CPR Certification

DEA License

Job description

Join to apply for the Locum General Dentist role at Smile Brands Inc.

This opportunity offers the flexibility of a locum position with autonomy to serve patients with the highest standard of care. We provide travel expense coverage and allow you to craft a schedule that fits your lifestyle. Short- and long-term contracts are available across 30 states.

Schedule (days/hours)

M - TR 8am-5pm

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.

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 CE 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 [e-mail].

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care