Temporary Dentist

Gentle Dental; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed daily rate

6-week assignment

Opportunity for permanent employment

Malpractice coverage provided

Job summary

Gentle Dental in La Mesa, California seeks a skilled General Dentist for a temporary assignment at the Grossmont practice. The role offers a guaranteed daily rate for a 6-week assignment, with full-time or part-time options and potential to transition into a permanent position or travel dentistry across the region.

The planned leave covers a temporary need with an established patient base, supportive staff, and malpractice coverage.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active California dental license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Current DEA, CPR/BLS, and NPI (or ability to obtain as required).

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

Job description

Description

Temporary General Dentist – La Mesa, CA (Grossmont)

Guaranteed Daily Rate | 6-Week Assignment | Full-Time or Part-Time Assignment | Opportunity for Permanent Employment

Gentle Dental is seeking a skilled full-time or part-time Temporary General Dentist to join our established Grossmont practice in La Mesa, California , covering a planned leave of absence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist looking for a short-term assignment with guaranteed income , while working alongside an experienced clinical and administrative team. If it's a great fit for both you and the practice, there is also the opportunity to transition into a long-term permanent position in another office or as a Traveling Dentist throughout the region.

What We Offer

• Guaranteed daily rate throughout the entire assignment
• Approximately 6-week assignment
• Full-time or part-time schedule available
• Fully staffed office with experienced hygienists, assistants, and administrative support
• Established patient base with a productive schedule from day one
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role if desired

Why Gentle Dental?

At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates' smiles as much as our patients'.

Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare that improves the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

We believe dentists provide their best care when they have the right balance of clinical autonomy and organizational support. Our teams are backed by experienced operational leaders, modern technology, and collaborative clinical resources so you can focus on delivering outstanding patient care.

Whether you're looking for a temporary opportunity, exploring Southern California, or considering a longer-term practice home, we'd love to meet you.

Practice Location

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Active California dental license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Current DEA, CPR/BLS, and NPI (or ability to obtain as required)

Compensation

• Guaranteed daily rate for the duration of the assignment plus the ability to earn based on percentage of production.
• If transitioning to a permanent position, full-time General Dentists typically earn $150,000–$400,000+ annually, based on production and schedule.

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