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We are seeking a skilled General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Kentucky beginning Dec 23, 2025. This 2-day opportunity features shifts on Tuesday and Wednesday and requires proficiency in extractions, dentures, and comprehensive general dentistry. The position offers the chance to serve as the sole provider during the assignment and is ideal...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, starting Jan 5, 2026, for a 208-day engagement. The position follows a Monday through Thursday schedule with 8:30AM–5PM shifts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience with a full range of general and restorative dental procedures, including implants, and be prepared...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky beginning Jan 12, 2026. This opportunity features a part-time schedule with shifts on Monday through Friday and the use of Dentrix for dental records. Responsibilities center on providing general dentistry care in a dynamic clinical setting throughout the...
Location:KY
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 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.