Dentist - AZ

Our client in Arizona is actively seeking a skilled Dentist, specializing in general Dentistry, for an urgent 52-day assignment beginning Aug 3, 2026. This crucial role involves overseeing comprehensive dental care, conducting assessments and radiographic exams, and delivering a range of treatments, including emergency care, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and periodontal therapy, during shifts from 6a-4:30p. We invite you to contribute your expertise and provide essential patient care.

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
• Patient cases include dental assessments, radiographic exams, emergency treatment such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and periodontal therapy. The practice is extraction heavy and typically refers out endodontic cases due to limited tools.
• Shift hours: 6a-4:30p

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.

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