Locum Tenens Dentist - CA Needed in CA

  • ID: 218265A
  • Updated May 13th, 2026

  • Job ID 218265A
  • 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 a 240-day assignment in California, beginning Jun 15, 2026. Our client is looking for a skilled professional to provide comprehensive dental care, including routine exams, hygiene checks, various restorative procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges, and complex extractions. The role also involves managing implant restorations, anterior and premolar root canals, bone grafts, and emergency walk-ins, with shifts typically from 9 AM to 6 PM or 8 AM to 4:30 PM.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Perform routine dental exams and hygiene checks.
  • Administer fillings, crowns, and bridges.
  • Conduct simple and complex extractions.
  • Manage denture and implant restorations.
  • Perform anterior and premolar root canals using protaper techniques.
  • Execute bone grafts.
  • Handle emergency walk-in patients.
  • Provide nitrous sedation as needed.
  • Be willing to assist with hygiene duties for approximately 25-30% of patients if needed.
  • Manage internal and external patient referrals.


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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