Locum General Dentist

Smile Brands Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 188,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Telemedicine access

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

401(k) plan

Continuing education (CE)

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. seeks locum dentists in Nashville to provide high-quality care across affiliated practices. You’ll earn $1,200 per day with production upside, allowing earnings beyond the daily rate based on your productivity.

Choose flexible short- and long-term assignments, with travel expenses covered for eligible postings. Enjoy autonomy to select opportunities that fit your schedule while practicing dentistry you believe in.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited school.
• Active state dental license and CPR certification.
• DEA license or in process of obtaining.
• Controlled Substance License if required by state.
• Legally authorized to work in the US; sponsorship available.

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.

Skills

Active license

CPR Certification

DEA License

Sponsorship available

US work authorized

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited school

Job description

Overview

Earn more. Work your Way.

Looking for the flexibility of locum dentistry without giving up the autonomy to practice the dentistry you believe in? Smile Brands offers locum dentists the opportunity to choose assignments that fit their schedule, lifestyle and career goals, with the support of a team behind you.

Earn $1,200 per day plus production upside, giving you the opportunity to earn beyond your daily rate based on your production, a key advantage over traditional staffing agencies.

Whether you’re looking for a short-term assignment, ongoing flexibility or a longer-term opportunity, we’ll help you find an assignment that’s the right fit.

Why Join Smile Brands as a Locum Dentist?

• $1,200 per day + production upside
• Flexible short- and long-term assignments
• The autonomy to choose opportunities that fit your schedule
• Travel expenses covered for eligible assignments
• Opportunities across multiple markets
• Support from a dedicated Smile Brands team
• The opportunity to experience different practices and communities
• The ability to build a schedule around your lifestyle and career goals

Schedule (days/hours)

Flexible

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

1200/D

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 [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.