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We are seeking a Dentist for an appealing 6-day assignment with our client in Illinois, commencing May 27, 2026. This role involves full-day shifts from 6:40a-5pm, providing comprehensive general dentistry services to patients.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide general dentistry services.Manage a variety of general dentistry cases.Additional InformationEMR...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
Our client in Illinois is seeking a skilled Pediatric Dentist for a 24-day assignment, beginning Jul 6, 2026. This role involves a flexible schedule of a handful of shifts per month, typically working 9-5, where you will provide essential pediatric dental care, including recall, restorative work, sedation, and emergency visits.Responsibilities and DutiesInfant,...
Location:IL
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a rewarding 28-day assignment in Illinois, beginning Jul 10, 2026. Our client is looking for a professional to provide comprehensive dental care, including surgical extractions, denture steps, crown and bridge work, and advanced treatment planning. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM,...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are actively seeking a highly skilled Dentist to join our client's team for a 52-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This opportunity begins on Aug 3, 2026, and involves comprehensive general dentistry duties. The schedule for this role is Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Tuesday from 8 AM to 3 PM, offering a consistent...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Illinois is seeking a Dentist for a 2-day assignment, beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role involves providing general dentistry services, managing a variety of cases with shifts typically running from 7am-5pm, ensuring comprehensive patient care within the facility.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive general dentistry servicesManage...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
Our client in Illinois is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a rewarding 60-day assignment, commencing on Jul 6, 2026. This full-time role operates on a Monday through Friday schedule, focusing on general bread & butter dentistry within a very busy practice environment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing essential...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for an 8-day assignment in Illinois, starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves working 8am-5pm shifts, primarily focused on performing various dental extractions, including simple, surgical, and full mouth procedures. Our client requires a dedicated professional to provide essential care.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a Dentist for a 5-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois, commencing Jul 6, 2026. This role involves performing a range of dental procedures including surgical extractions, denture steps, and crown and bridge work, alongside comprehensive treatment planning. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Friday...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 5-day assignment in Illinois, beginning Jun 8, 2026. This role involves a Monday 8a-6p, Tuesday-Thursday 8a-5p, and Friday 8a-1p schedule. The successful candidate will focus on essential dental procedures including surgical extractions, denture steps, crown and bridge, and comprehensive treatment planning, ensuring...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 1-day assignment in Illinois, starting Jun 3, 2026. This role involves performing dental procedures such as surgical extractions, denture steps, crown and bridge work, and comprehensive treatment planning, with shifts running from 8am to 5pm. Our client is looking for a skilled professional to provide essential...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Locum tenens dentist jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel dentists hold all the same qualifications as a permanent dentist, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dentists in Illinois earn an average of $165,760 a year.
Dentists in Illinois are required to complete 48 hours of CE every three years.
It’s estimated that the number of dentist jobs will increase by 4% between 2022 and 2032. This is average for the majority of occupations, with a projection of 5,100 openings for dentists each year.
AMN Healthcare reported that the state most in need of dentists was Florida.
The dental specialty that earns the most money is oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn about $334,310 annually.
