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We are seeking a Dentist for an engaging 18-day assignment in Illinois, beginning Feb 18, 2026. Our client is looking for a professional to work full-time, 8am-5pm shifts, providing comprehensive general dentistry services. This role involves performing crowns, dentures, fillings, and heavy extractions as a sole provider, contributing to essential patient...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a General Dentist for a 7-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Illinois, beginning Feb 6, 2026. This short-term opportunity offers a Monday through Friday schedule with daytime hours and requires experience in general dentistry, including extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: IllinoisStart Date: Feb 6, 2026LOA: 7 daysProvider...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 12-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Illinois, starting Mar 19, 2026. The position involves working in a busy office environment as part of a large team, with day shifts scheduled Monday through Thursday. Proficiency with Dentrix dental software is required. This opportunity is ideal for...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a 68-day assignment with our client in Illinois, commencing Jun 15, 2026. This Monday through Thursday role focuses on general dentistry, hygiene exams, prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and comprehensive patient care, including diagnosis and treatment planning.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform general...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Illinois is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 22-day assignment starting Mar 16, 2026. This role involves a schedule of Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Fridays from 8 AM to 3 PM, focusing on essential dental procedures. The successful Dentist will perform surgical extractions, manage denture steps, and develop comprehensive treatment...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are actively seeking a dedicated Dentist for a fulfilling 100-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois, with a start date of Mar 2, 2026. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive general dentistry services in a bustling practice setting, requiring a commitment to a Monday through Friday schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a Dentist for a 20-day assignment in IL, starting Apr 6, 2026. The client requires a professional to perform comprehensive dental procedures, including surgical extractions, denture steps, and treatment planning. The typical schedule will be Monday through Thursday from 8a-5p, and Friday from 8a-3p.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform comprehensive...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
Our client in Illinois is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 16-day assignment starting Apr 6, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive General Dentistry, with a schedule of Mondays and Thursdays from 6:45 AM to 4:30 PM, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:45 AM to 6:30 PM. The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate into the practice to ensure...
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 dedicated Dentist for a 4-day assignment with our client in Illinois, starting Mar 23, 2026. This role requires coverage for shifts from 10am to 4pm, focusing on new patient exams, same-day treatments, and preventative care. The successful Dentist will serve as the sole provider at the clinic during this period, handling a variety of...
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.