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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in California. This position begins on Sep 11, 2025, and is a 1-day coverage opportunity with shift hours from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. The role involves providing comprehensive dental care, including exams, hygiene checks, restorative procedures, and emergency walk-in visits. Candidates...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are currently seeking a skilled Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a brief locum tenens assignment in California. This role begins on Oct 9, 2025, and spans 2 days, with shifts on Thursday from 7 AM to 4 PM and Friday from 7 AM to 12 PM. The successful candidate will be the sole provider at the facility, focusing on extractions, dentures,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a qualified Dentist for a short-term locum tenens assignment in California. The role begins on Oct 9, 2025, for a duration of 2 days, focusing on General Dentistry with specific responsibilities including extractions and dentures. Working hours are set for Thursday from 8:45 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 7:45 am to 2:00 pm.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a Dentist for a six-month locum tenens assignment in California, beginning Nov 17, 2025. The role involves a Monday through Friday, 8-5 schedule, delivering comprehensive dental care to both children and adults. This opportunity requires a skilled professional capable of managing a variety of procedures including fillings, extractions,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a locum tenens role in California, specializing in General and Restorative Dentistry. This position starts on Sep 2, 2025, and lasts for 15 days, with a work schedule of Wednesday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. The ideal candidate will be proficient in performing root canals and comfortable working independently on...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a Dentist with specialization in TMJ for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning Oct 6, 2025. This role requires daily Monday-Friday shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM, where the dentist will handle TMJ cases including injections and bite guard fittings.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaFacility Type: HospitalStart Date: Oct 6,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Sep 22, 2025. This role offers a consistent schedule from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on general dentistry practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in IHS/FQHC or rural health settings, and proficiency with the Epic EMR system is highly...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a short-term locum tenens assignment in California, specializing in General Dentistry. The role begins on Oct 9, 2025, for a 2-day period, with shifts on Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday from 7 AM to 12 PM. As the sole provider, the candidate will handle extractions, dentures, and related duties.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Dentist for a locum tenens role in California, specializing in Dentistry. This 3-month opportunity begins on Aug 15, 2025, with day shifts from 8am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages in a community health setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Aug 15, 2025LOA: 3 monthsProvider...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist specializing in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for a locum tenens assignment in California. This 120-day role starts on Sep 8, 2025, and features day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. The position focuses on managing TMJ disorders, including diagnostics and treatment through specialized injections.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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 California earn an average of $181,720 a year.
Dentists in California are required to complete 50 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.