Locum General Dentist

Johnson Family Dental; Shrewsbury (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated dentist for a locum position, offering flexibility and autonomy in patient care. This role allows you to craft a work schedule that suits your lifestyle while providing the highest standard of dental services. Enjoy the benefits of travel expense coverage and opportunities for short and long-term contracts across multiple states. You will conduct thorough examinations, educate patients, and lead a supportive team, all while adhering to ethical standards. Join a community focused on delivering smiles for everyone, with access to internal training and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Malpractice Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Telemedicine

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Plan

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school required.
• Active state dental license or in the process of obtaining.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dental examinations and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Lead a team to ensure smooth patient care and treatment.

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Health Education

Team Leadership

Record Keeping

Continuing Education

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Job description

Overview

Enjoy the flexibility of a locum position with the autonomy to serve your patients with the highest standard of care. We'll take care of your travel expenses, and you can craft a work schedule that fits your lifestyle. Short and long term contracts are available across 30 states.

Schedule (days/hours)

M, T 7:30am-4:30p, W, TR 7am-4pm

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

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school.
• Active state dental license (or in the process of obtaining).

Compensation

$125-150/hr

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 30 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.