Locum Tenens Dentist

DOCS Health; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

DOCS Health in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a flexible temporary dentist to support military dependents and mobile RHRP events. You will deliver comprehensive general dentistry, preventive and restorative care, and educate patients on oral health in a fast-paced clinical setting.

This locum role offers meaningful additional income with varied clinic and mobile event assignments, and requires an active, unrestricted U.S. dental license, a DMD or DDS, and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• DMD or DDS from an accredited U.S. dental program is required.
• Active, unrestricted dental license.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Comfortable providing comprehensive general dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general dentistry to military dependents and families.
• Provide preventive, restorative, and diagnostic dental care.
• Develop treatment plans and educate patients on oral health.
• Provide coverage for vacation, sick time, and other staffing needs.
• Work alongside a supportive dental team in a professional clinical environment.
• Provide dental exams, screenings, and treatment during mobile events.
• Support military readiness by helping Service members meet required dental standards.
• Work with an experienced clinical and logistics team.
• Utilize provided mobile equipment, supplies, and materials.

Skills

General dentistry

Preventive dentistry

Restorative dentistry

Diagnostic dentistry

Patient education

Education

DMD or DDS from an accredited U.S. dental program

Job description

Temporary Description

What You\'ll Do

In-Clinic DOCS Dental Coverage

• Provide comprehensive general dentistry to military dependents and families


• Provide preventive, restorative, and diagnostic dental care


• Develop treatment plans and educate patients on oral health


• Provide coverage for vacation, sick time, and other staffing needs


• Work alongside a supportive dental team in a professional clinical environment

Mobile RHRP Events

• Provide dental exams, screenings, and treatment during mobile events


• Support military readiness by helping Service members meet required dental standards


• Work with an experienced clinical and logistics team


• Utilize provided mobile equipment, supplies, and materials

Schedule & Flexibility

• As-needed temporary/locums opportunities


• Coverage may be available any day of the week


• Flexible scheduling based on your availability and operational needs


• Opportunities to work both in clinic and at mobile RHRP events


• Ideal for dentists seeking additional income or a flexible clinical schedule

Requirements

• DMD or DDS from an accredited U.S. dental program


• Active, unrestricted dental license


• 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred


• CPR/BLS certification


• Comfortable providing comprehensive general dentistry


• Must possess or be willing to obtain a Real ID-compliant driver's license prior to start date


• Ability to meet required physical, vaccination, and immunization requirements

Why DOCS Health?

With more than three decades of experience, DOCS Health is a trusted leader in healthcare delivery. Our experienced clinicians and logistics professionals work together to provide quality care through fixed clinics, mobile treatment centers, telemedicine, and portable deployment models. At DOCS Health, you\'ll have the opportunity to build relationships with patients in the clinic while also making an impact at mobile events supporting military readiness.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. DOCS Health uses E-Verify in its hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.