Locum Tenens Dentist - NC Needed in NC

  • ID: 222519A
  • Updated October 10th, 2026

  • Job ID 222519A
  • Job Title Dentist - NC
  • Provider Type Dentist
  • Specialty Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State NC
  • Practice Setting DSO
  • Start Date 11/09/2026
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Job Description

We are seeking an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for a 124-day assignment in North Carolina. The schedule ideally runs Monday–Thursday or Monday–Friday, from approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with some flexibility. The selected dentist will perform a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures, including extractions, implants, and bone grafting, and must be comfortable seeing Medicaid patients.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Serve as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
  • Perform the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures appropriate to the practice.
  • Manage Simple and Surgical Extractions.
  • Handle Wisdom Teeth / Impacted Tooth Removal.
  • Execute Dental Implant Placement.
  • Perform Bone Grafting.
  • Conduct Alveoloplasty.
  • Manage Incision and Drainage of Dental Abscesses.
  • Perform Biopsies / Oral Lesion Removal.
  • Conduct Frenectomy.
  • Perform Exposure and Bonding of Impacted Teeth.
  • Execute Pre-Prosthetic Surgery.
  • Provide Treatment of Facial/Dental Trauma.
  • Perform Cyst Removal / Enucleation.
  • Conduct Sinus Lifts.
  • Perform Apicoectomy.
  • Administer IV Sedation / General Anesthesia.
  • Demonstrate comfort traveling between office locations based on scheduling and coverage needs.
  • Must be able to see Medicaid patients.
Additional Information
  • Required Board Certifications: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • EMR: Dentrix
  • Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
  • Patients per day: Approx 20–30 patients per day, including consultations. Number of daily surgeries varies.
  • LOA: 124 Days
  • Staffing Mix: Full support team - hygiene, DAs, etc
Benefits
  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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