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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for an urgent 1-day assignment in Louisiana, commencing on Sep 10, 2026. The schedule for this role is from 7:30am-5:30pm, where the successful candidate will be seeing patients in a dynamic dental setting. This position involves performing a range of essential procedures including surgical extractions, denture steps/digital...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for our client in Louisiana, starting Aug 31, 2026, for a 7-day assignment. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule with varying hours, performing comprehensive dental procedures such as surgical extractions, denture work, crown and bridge treatments, and detailed treatment planning.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a Dentist specializing in Dentistry for a 6-day assignment in Louisiana, starting Sep 17, 2026. The schedule involves working Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Fridays from 8 AM to 1 PM. This role focuses on essential dental procedures, including surgical extractions, denture steps, crown and bridge work, and comprehensive...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 120-day assignment in LA, starting Aug 10, 2026. Our client is looking for a professional comfortable with a Monday-Friday schedule, varied hours including some extended days, and occasional work with a mobile unit. The successful candidate will manage general dentistry cases for all ages in a community health...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
Our client is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana, commencing on Jun 1, 2026. This fast-paced role operates from 8a - 5p daily within a high-volume Medicaid practice. The successful Dentist will manage 10-12 operative patients and 20-25 hygiene patients per day, requiring comfort with both pediatric and...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Louisiana is seeking an experienced Dentist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Apr 6, 2026. This role offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule from 8am-5pm, where the incoming Dentist will manage all aspects of general dentistry, including crowns, bridges, fillings, comprehensive endodontics (including molar cases), difficult...
Location:LA
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 Louisiana earn an average of $164,340 a year.
Dentists in Louisiana 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.
