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We are seeking a Dentist for a 20-day assignment in Kentucky, starting Apr 8, 2026. Our client offers a flexible schedule, with typical shifts from 8 am to 5 pm. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services on a military base, covering cases such as new patient exams, extractions, fillings, crown and bridge, root canals, implant...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Dentist for a 20-day assignment in Kentucky, starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services, including new patient exams, extractions, fillings, crown and bridge work, root canals, implant restoration, and emergency care, within a state-of-the-art military base facility. The client offers...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 96-day assignment in Kentucky, commencing May 4, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care from 8 AM to 5 PM, seeing all scheduled patients, delivering necessary treatments, and completing thorough charting, while also educating patients on at-home oral health routines.Responsibilities...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Kentucky is actively seeking a Dentist for a 14-day assignment starting Mar 19, 2026. This role involves a schedule of Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5pm, and Fridays from 8am to 1pm. The successful candidate will focus on essential dental procedures including surgical extractions, denture steps, crown and bridge work, comprehensive...
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.