Dentist - 1099 Contract

Palmetto Community Care • North Charleston, SC

7d • $125 - $125 • Onsite

About The Position

Truesdale Medical Center is seeking an experienced, patient-centered Dentist to provide onsite dental services one day per week. This flexible, part-time independent contractor opportunity is ideal for a dentist seeking to maintain a practice schedule that supports work-life balance. The one-day-per-week schedule offers a meaningful clinical role with minimal administrative and practice overhead, allowing the Dentist to focus on delivering high-quality patient care. The selected contractor will have the support of a dental assistant and support staff. The Contract Dentist will evaluate adult patients presenting for dental care; diagnose dental and oral health conditions; develop treatment plans; provide preventive, restorative, and basic dental services; and coordinate referrals for specialty care when indicated.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current, unrestricted South Carolina dental license.
• Current DEA registration, if applicable to prescribing responsibilities.
• Clinical experience providing general dentistry services to adult patients.
• Strong diagnostic, treatment-planning, and clinical skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, respectful, patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with onsite clinical staff.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with electronic health record and dental documentation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused dental examinations.
• Diagnose dental and oral health conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide preventive dental care, patient education, and oral hygiene counseling.
• Perform routine and basic dental procedures within the scope of practice and available resources.
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostic studies as clinically indicated.
• Refer patients to dental specialists or other providers when needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the dental assistant and interdisciplinary care team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Follow all applicable professional standards, infection-control procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible one-day-per-week onsite schedule.
• Independent contractor 1099 arrangement.
• Opportunity to integrate this role alongside an existing practice, retirement schedule, or other professional commitments.
• Dedicated dental assistant support.
• Minimal practice overhead and administrative burden.
• Direct collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Meaningful opportunity to expand access to essential dental care in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level