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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Our client in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 4-day assignment starting Jun 22, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Thursday schedule from 8am-6pm, focusing on essential dental procedures. The successful candidate will perform surgical extractions, handle denture steps, conduct crown and bridge work, and develop comprehensive treatment plans...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 1-day assignment starting Apr 23, 2026, in Missouri. This role involves providing essential dental care, including fillings, hygiene checks, and restorative work, with a daily schedule from 9-5. The successful candidate must also be prepared to assist with hygiene duties when needed.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client is seeking a Dentist for a 3-day assignment in Missouri, starting May 21, 2026. This part-time role involves working Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am-5pm, and Fridays from 8am-1pm, performing a range of dental procedures including surgical extractions, denture steps, crown & bridge work, and comprehensive treatment planning.Responsibilities...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, commencing May 4, 2026. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 5pm and Fridays from 8am to 1pm. This role involves performing a variety of essential dental procedures, including surgical extractions, denture steps, crown and bridge work, comprehensive...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 60-day assignment in Missouri, starting May 4, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, including screenings, X-rays, fillings, crowns, root canals, pulpotomies, sealants, dentures, extractions, and oral health education, with a consistent 8am-5pm schedule.Responsibilities...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist for an engaging 15-day assignment in Missouri, starting May 4, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive dental services, including surgical extractions, denture steps, crown and bridge procedures, and detailed treatment planning. The schedule is typically Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm, offering a consistent...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Missouri seeks a skilled Dentist for a 30-day assignment starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves a comprehensive range of general dentistry, including Invisalign, implant restorations, extractions, crowns, bridges, and endodontics. The ideal Dentist will manage a broad scope of procedures, contribute to building the practice, and provide...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment starting Apr 27, 2026, in Missouri. Our client is looking for a professional to provide comprehensive general dentistry for patients of all ages, with shifts typically from 8am to 5pm. This role involves a mix of adult and pediatric care, performing a wide range of dental procedures.Responsibilities...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist specializing in Dentistry for a 60-day assignment in Missouri, starting Apr 6, 2026. Our client requires a proactive provider capable of a comprehensive range of general dentistry procedures, including Invisalign, implant restoration, extractions, root canals, crowns, and bridges, with an emphasis on building strong...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in Missouri is actively seeking a dedicated Pediatric Dentist for a 147-day assignment beginning Jun 1, 2026. You will manage a fast-paced, high-volume schedule, providing comprehensive dental care to patients aged 0-18, including those with special needs, and performing a wide range of procedures from routine hygiene to complex sedation...
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.