Looking for dentist jobs in Missouri? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens dentist jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens dentists on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 4-day assignment in Missouri, starting Oct 19, 2026. This role involves seeing patients in a dental office setting, performing essential procedures such as surgical extractions, denture steps, crown & bridge, and comprehensive treatment planning. The schedule typically includes shifts on Monday, Tuesday, and...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a 42-day assignment in Missouri, starting Sep 14, 2026. The schedule will be Wednesday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, where you will serve as the sole Dentist, managing a variety of pediatric dental cases.Responsibilities and DutiesServe as the sole Pediatric Dentist for the practice.Perform a range of pediatric...
Location:MO
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for an 8-day assignment in Missouri, commencing Aug 31, 2026. The schedule involves 8am-5pm shifts, focusing on general dentistry procedures to support our client's patient care needs.Responsibilities and DutiesPerforming general dentistry procedures.Additional InformationEMR: DentrixBenefitsStrong compensationTravel-related...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist for an engaging 111-day assignment in Missouri, starting Dec 21, 2026. The client requires coverage for general dentistry, with shifts scheduled from 8am to 5pm.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform general dentistry procedures.Additional InformationEMR: DentrixBenefitsStrong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Missouri is actively seeking an experienced Dentist specializing in Dentistry for a 60-day assignment, commencing Sep 1, 2026. This role offers a dynamic schedule focused on general dentistry practice, encompassing a wide range of procedures from routine exams and hygiene checks to fillings, various extractions, crowns, and handling dental...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 4-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Missouri, beginning on Aug 31, 2026. This role requires working 8am-5:30pm shifts, focusing on seeing patients in a dental clinic to perform surgical extractions, manage denture steps, and provide comprehensive treatment planning.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a focused 2-day assignment in MO, commencing Aug 3, 2026. This role involves performing full scope Pediatric Dentistry, caring for all children, with 8-hour shifts and a preference for experience in sedation. The successful candidate will collaborate on patient care.Responsibilities and DutiesTreating...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist specializing in Dentistry for a 15-day assignment in our client's facility in Missouri. This role begins on Dec 28, 2026, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday from 8am-5pm and Fridays from 8am-3pm, focusing on comprehensive general dentistry duties and managing a variety of general dentistry cases.Responsibilities...
Location:MO
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 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.
