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We are seeking a skilled General Dentist for a 1-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Texas. This opportunity starts on Jan 8, 2026, and features a day shift from 7:30am to 4:30pm. The assignment focuses on providing comprehensive general dentistry services, including surgical and full-mouth extractions, denture procedures, and crown and bridge...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a General Dentist for a 3-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Dec 29, 2025. This opportunity involves working Monday and Tuesday from 7:30am to 5:00pm, and Wednesday from 7:00am to 3:00pm. The ideal candidate must be comfortable with surgical extractions, dentures, crowns, bridges, and comprehensive treatment planning.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 26-day locum tenens assignment in Texas beginning Dec 22, 2025. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule with early afternoon end times on Fridays. The position focuses on comprehensive general dentistry, including surgical extractions, dentures, and crown and bridge procedures.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist with experience in general dentistry for a locum tenens opportunity in Texas. This assignment begins on Dec 20, 2025, and lasts for 1 day, with a schedule of 8am to 3pm. The ideal candidate will be proficient in extractions (including surgical and full mouth), dentures, and crown and bridge work.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 1-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Texas. This opportunity begins on Dec 30, 2025, and follows an 8am-5:30pm day shift. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive general dentistry services, including surgical extractions, dentures, and crown and bridge procedures. This locum role...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity starts on Dec 26, 2025, offers a 1-day assignment, and features a 8am-1pm schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in general dentistry, including extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Dec 26, 2025LOA:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 52-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Texas. This opportunity begins on Dec 29, 2025, and features a Monday through Thursday schedule with varied daytime hours. The dentist will provide general dentistry care and utilize Dentrix software to support patient treatment and documentation.Job...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Texas, specializing in general dentistry. This opportunity begins on Apr 13, 2026, and spans 72 days, with a Monday through Thursday schedule featuring varying daytime hours. Proficiency with Dentrix dental software is required. The ideal candidate will possess current Basic Life...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 5-day locum tenens assignment in Texas starting Jan 5, 2026. This short-term role offers a dynamic weekday schedule, providing an excellent opportunity to deliver both surgical and restorative dental services in a focused timeframe.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Jan 5, 2026LOA: 5 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Mar 3, 2026. This full-time opportunity runs Tuesday through Saturday, with day shifts from 9am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating the practice independently with minimal staff support.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Mar 3, 2026LOA:...
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.