Dentist Jobs in California
Looking for dentist jobs in California? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens dentist jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens dentists on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
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We are seeking an experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for a 6-week locum tenens assignment with our client in California. This opportunity starts on Sep 22, 2025, and features a schedule of every other Friday from 7am to 6pm. The ideal candidate will be board certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and possess a current California dental...
Location:CA
Specialty:Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in California starting Jan 5, 2026. This role offers a Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm schedule and focuses on providing general dentistry care to both adult and pediatric patients. Candidates must be comfortable seeing all ages and prepared to work a minimum three-month term, with...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 60-day locum tenens opportunity in California, starting Jan 19, 2026. This assignment features day shifts, Monday through Friday, with an 8-hour schedule and a one-hour unpaid lunch. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive dental care, including crowns, fillings, root canals, hygiene checks, and extractions,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment with our client in California. This position begins on Jan 12, 2026, and features a weekday schedule of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Candidates with community health center experience are preferred for this locum opportunity.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Jan 12,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 96-day locum tenens assignment with our client in California. This opportunity begins Jan 12, 2026, and offers day shifts, Tuesday through Friday or Monday through Thursday, providing comprehensive dental care for all age groups in a community-oriented setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Jan...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a high-volume locum tenens assignment in California. This 4-week opportunity starts on Jan 5, 2026, with scheduled Monday shifts from 9am to 6pm. The assignment focuses on pediatric dental care, requiring at least one year of pediatric dentistry experience and an active California dental license.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a high-volume locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins Dec 26, 2025, and spans 2 days, with scheduled day shifts on Friday and Saturday. The role involves treating pediatric patients and managing a busy patient load of up to 40-50 children per day.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled General Dentist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment beginning Feb 2, 2026, in California. This solo opportunity in a private practice offers a Monday through Friday schedule, 8a-5p, providing comprehensive general dentistry services with support from dental assistants and a hygienist.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaFacility...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Board Certified Endodontist for a locum tenens assignment in California, starting Nov 3, 2025. This opportunity spans 6 weeks and offers a flexible schedule, with a preference for Thursdays or Saturdays and typical clinic day shifts. The role involves working in a clinical environment, providing specialized endodontic care as part of...
Location:CA
Specialty:Endodontics
Provider Type:Dentist
California Dentist Job FAQs
What are locum tenens dentist jobs?
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.
How much do dentists make in California?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dentists in California earn an average of $181,720 a year.
What are the continuing education requirements for dentists in California?
Dentists in California are required to complete 50 hours of CE every two years.
What is the job outlook for dentists?
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.
Which state needs dentists the most?
AMN Healthcare reported that the state most in need of dentists was Florida.
What is the highest paid dentist specialty?
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.