Locum Doctor of Dental Surgery; DDS - Dentistry - General

Doctor of Dental Surgery | Dentistry - General/Other
Location: Arizona
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified General Dentistry DDS in Arizona!

We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 52-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona, starting Feb 2, 2026. This full-time opportunity features day shifts, Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling options of 4x10s or 5x8s. The ideal candidate is proficient in exodontia (preferred but not required) and comfortable working in high-volume clinical environments.

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Arizona
• Start Date:
  
  Feb 2, 2026
• LOA: 52 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Dentist
• Schedule:
  
  6:00am - 4:30pm, 4x10s or 5x8s, full time (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain responsibility for the overall management of dental services to each patient
• Perform dental assessments, radiographic exams, and a full spectrum of dental treatments, including emergency oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and periodontal therapy within general dentistry
• Formulate working diagnoses, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate or modify therapeutic regimens
• Evaluate patients returning from offsite dental visits
• Participate in training and orientation of healthcare staff
• Provide oral hygiene education and discharge instructions to patients
• Supervise and coach dental assistants
• Ensure proper sterilization and disinfection of equipment

Additional Information

• Active Arizona dental license required
• Certifications required:
  Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Experience with Tech Care EMR preferred
• Background check, TB, and drug testing required prior to start
• Seasoned dentists and those with high-volume clinic experience strongly preferred

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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About Barton Associates

The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.

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