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Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in Missouri! Our client is looking for a dentist to begin coverage in early August. Hours include a mix of 8a - 5p and 8a - 2p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of general dentistry cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a Dentist for a short-term locum tenens assignment in Missouri, starting on Aug 25, 2025, for a duration of 8 days. This role, primarily focused on general dentistry, involves a Monday to Thursday schedule from 8am to 5pm with a pre-shift huddle at 7:40am. The Dentist will utilize the Dentrix EMR system to manage patient care.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for an Orthodontist to join our client's team in Missouri. This locum tenens position, starting on Aug 11, 2025, requires a commitment of 2 days each week, allowing the selected candidate to choose their preferred days from Monday to Friday. The daily schedule is set from 9am to 5pm, ideal for maintaining...
Location:MO
Specialty:Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a licensed Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a 48-day locum tenens role in Missouri, starting on Dec 15, 2025. This position requires day shifts from Monday to Thursday, leveraging Dentrix EMR system to manage patient care effectively.Job DetailsLocation: MissouriStart Date: Dec 15, 2025LOA: 48 daysProvider Type Needed: DentistSchedule:...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, starting Sep 2, 2025. This role involves both in-office and school-based dental care, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with no weekend or holiday work. Join a team where you will work alongside two full-time dental assistants, helping to provide essential dental...
Location:MO
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a licensed Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, starting Jul 28, 2025. This role involves a four-day workweek, with alternating days off, ensuring a balanced work-life schedule. The professional will engage in various dental procedures, providing essential care within a dynamic practice...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Dentist for a locum tenens position at a dental clinic in Missouri. This 24-day assignment offers coverage on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, starting 08/04/2025. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing a wide range of pediatric dental procedures, including comprehensive exams,...
Location:MO
Specialty:Pediatric 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 Missouri earn an average of $167,240 a year.
Dentists in Missouri 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.