Locum Tenens Dentist - CA Needed in CA

  • ID: 218264A
  • Updated May 13th, 2026

  • Job ID 218264A
  • Job Title Dentist - CA
  • Provider Type Dentist
  • Specialty Dentistry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State CA
  • Practice Setting Corporation
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a Dentist for an engaging 240-day assignment in California, starting Jun 15, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry, including examinations, various restorations like fillings, crowns, and bridges, as well as complex procedures such as extractions and root canals. The typical shifts will be either 9 AM to 6 PM or 8 AM to 4:30 PM, ensuring a consistent schedule for patient care.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Conduct comprehensive exams and hygiene checks.
  • Perform fillings, crowns, and bridges.
  • Execute simple and complex extractions.
  • Provide dentures and implant restorations.
  • Perform anterior and premolar root canals, utilizing protaper techniques.
  • Conduct bone grafts.
  • Manage emergency walk-in patients.
  • Administer nitrous sedation.
  • Coordinate internal and external patient referrals.
  • Be willing to perform hygiene duties as needed, accounting for approximately 25-30% of patients, with support from Dental Assistants (DAs) and Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs).


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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