Dentist - AL

Company: Barton Associates
Location: Harvest
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

We are seeking a Dentist for a 52-day assignment with our client in Alabama, beginning Jul 13, 2026. The schedule involves shifts from 6a to 4:30p. This role focuses on maintaining overall dental care responsibility for patients, including performing dental assessments, radiographic exams, and various treatments such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and periodontal therapy within the scope of general dentistry.

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

• Schedule: 6a-4:30p
• Cases include 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.

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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