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We are seeking a dedicated Dentist to join our client's team in Texas for a 44-day assignment starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services across weekday shifts, typically from early morning to late afternoon, with daily huddle requirements. The successful candidate will focus on a range of procedures,...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Texas is seeking a Dentist specializing in General Dentistry for a 2-day assignment, commencing Mar 19, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry care to patients, following a schedule of Thursday from 7a-6p and Friday from 7a-4p. This is an excellent opportunity to support patient needs within a dynamic practice...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are actively seeking a dedicated Dentist for an engaging 5-day assignment in TX, commencing Mar 30, 2026. This role features a structured weekly schedule, operating Monday through Wednesday from 8am to 5:30pm, Thursday from 9am to 7pm, and Friday from 8am to 1pm. The successful candidate will be pivotal in performing a range of essential dental procedures,...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 2-day assignment in Texas, starting Mar 12, 2026. This role involves working 7:45am-5pm daily, focusing on comprehensive patient care including surgical extractions, denture steps, crown & bridge, and thorough treatment planning. The Dentist will be responsible for seeing 20-25 patients per day, performing...
Location:TX
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 Texas earn an average of $220,000 a year.
Dentists in Texas are required to complete 24 hours of CE every two 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.