Locum Tenens Dentist - AZ Needed in AZ

Job Description

Our client in Arizona is seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 52-day assignment starting Aug 31, 2026. This role involves daily shifts from 6a-4:30p, focusing on comprehensive dental care, including assessments, radiographic exams, and various treatments such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and periodontal therapy, ensuring positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain overall dental care responsibility for the management of dental services to each patient
• Perform all dental assessments, radiographic exams, and dental treatment, including emergency treatment such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and periodontal therapy within the scope of general dentistry
• Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes
• Evaluate all patients returning from offsite dental visits
• Participate in training and orientation of healthcare staff
• Provide oral hygiene education and discharge instructions to all patients seen
• Supervise and coach dental assistant
• Ensure sterilization and disinfection of equipment

Additional Information

• EMR: TechCare
• Cases include dental assessments, radiographic exams, and dental treatment, covering emergency treatment like oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and periodontal therapy within general dentistry scope

Benefits

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