Locum Tenens Dentist - TX Needed in TX

  • ID: 217401A
  • Updated May 13th, 2026

  • Job ID 217401A
  • Job Title Dentist - TX
  • Provider Type Dentist
  • Specialty Dentistry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State TX
  • Practice Setting Corporation
  • Duration
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Job Description

Our client in Texas is seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 240-day assignment starting Jun 15, 2026. This role involves comprehensive dental care, including exams, hygiene checks, fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, and advanced procedures like implant restoration and root canals, with daily shifts from 9 AM to 6 PM.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Perform dental exams and hygiene checks
  • Provide fillings, crowns, and bridges
  • Conduct simple and complex extractions
  • Offer dentures, implant restoration and placement, root canals, and bone grafts
  • Manage emergency walk-ins
  • Administer nitrous


Additional Information

  • Patient demographic includes 10% Medicare and 40% Medicaid
  • Dental Assistants (DAs) and Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs) will assist with hygiene; however, the Dentist should be willing to perform hygiene duties if needed for about 25-30% of patients


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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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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