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We are seeking a qualified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for a 240-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This opportunity begins on Oct 13, 2025, offering 6-8 hour shifts, Monday through Friday. The selected candidate will handle a variety of cases in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, emphasizing quality patient care and comprehensive surgical procedures.Job...
Location:KY
Specialty:Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Oct 3, 2025. This 2-day opportunity features morning shifts from 8a-1p, where you will serve as the sole provider and perform general dentistry, extractions, dentures, and more.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date: Oct 3, 2025LOA: 2Provider Type Needed: General DentistSchedule:...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 6-week locum tenens assignment as the sole provider in Kentucky. This opportunity starts on Nov 10, 2025, and features day shifts Monday through Friday, with varying hours. The ideal candidate must be proficient in extractions and dentures, and hold active BLS and DEA certifications.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 22-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky starting Oct 29, 2025. This role involves serving as the sole provider and requires proficiency in extractions, dentures, and general dentistry procedures. The schedule includes day shifts Monday through Friday with varying hours.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This opportunity starts on Dec 1, 2025, and spans 188 days, offering a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with 6-8 hour shifts from 7 am to 4 pm. The assignment focuses on providing specialized surgical care within the oral and maxillofacial field.Job...
Location:KY
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 Kentucky earn an average of $186,480 a year.
Dentists in Kentucky are required to complete 30 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.