Temporary Dentist

Positions in our Dental Offices • La Mesa, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Gentle Dental is seeking a skilled full-time or part-time Temporary General Dentist to join our established Grossmont practice in La Mesa, California, covering a planned leave of absence. This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist looking for a short-term assignment with guaranteed income, while working alongside an experienced clinical and administrative team. If it's a great fit for both you and the practice, there is also the opportunity to transition into a long-term permanent position in another office or as a Traveling Dentist throughout the region. At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates' smiles as much as our patients'. Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare that improves the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We believe dentists provide their best care when they have the right balance of clinical autonomy and organizational support. Our teams are backed by experienced operational leaders, modern technology, and collaborative clinical resources so you can focus on delivering outstanding patient care. Whether you're looking for a temporary opportunity, exploring Southern California, or considering a longer-term practice home, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Active California dental license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Current DEA, CPR/BLS, and NPI (or ability to obtain as required)

Nice To Haves

• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role if desired

Responsibilities

• Provide general dentistry services.
• Work alongside an experienced clinical and administrative team.
• Cover a planned leave of absence.

Benefits

• Guaranteed daily rate throughout the entire assignment
• Approximately 6-week assignment
• Full-time or part-time schedule available
• Fully staffed office with experienced hygienists, assistants, and administrative support
• Established patient base with a productive schedule from day one
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role if desired

What This Job Offers

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