Dentist - FL

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 248-day assignment in Florida, beginning Sep 28, 2026. Our client is looking for a professional to provide comprehensive patient care, including diagnosis, preventative, and therapeutic treatment of oral and maxillofacial conditions during standard shift hours of 08:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This role involves collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals
• Perform specific duties within approved scope of practice, including consultation, comprehensive dental examination, diagnosis, preventative and/or therapeutic treatment of diseases, disorders, and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, and/or adjacent associated structures
• Positively identify patients prior to sample collection and samples prior to testing or aliquoting as part of required safety measures
• Safeguard electronic and paper patient information as part of required safety measures
• Independently test, evaluate, document, and report patient testing and Quality Control (QC)
• Identify, document, and resolve any collection, processing, testing, or reporting issues
• Assure patient-centered care and provide service in a professional manner to avoid complaints from all stakeholders and customers
• Manage cases involving minimal sedation/anxiolysis (oral only, single agent)
• Treat caries, defective restorations, traumatic injuries to teeth, and perform occlusal therapy
• Perform prosthetic replacement of missing dentition (fixed and removable)
• Perform prosthetic restoration of single implants and implant-retained dentures
• Conduct endodontic therapy, non-surgical
• Perform gingivectomy/gingivoplasty
• Perform simple and surgical extractions, socket preservation, and alveoplasty
• Administer localized delivery of chemotherapeutic agents
• Conduct minor pre-prosthetic surgery (soft and hard tissue)
• Repair minor intra-oral lacerations and/or traumatic wounds
• Perform soft tissue intra-oral biopsy (less than 1cm)
• Provide emergency dental treatment
• Conduct oral pathology/oral medicine assessments
• Manage temporomandibular disorders non-surgically
• Perform complete occlusal adjustment
• Conduct post-mortem dental examinations for identification purposes

Additional Information

• EMR: CPRS

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.