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We are seeking a Dentist for a 48-day assignment in Missouri, starting Oct 19, 2026. Our client requires coverage for general dentistry duties, with a schedule of Mondays 8 AM to 6 PM, Tuesdays 8 AM to 5 PM, Wednesdays 8 AM to 6 PM, and Thursdays 8 AM to 5 PM. This role involves seeing general dentistry cases.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Dentist to embark on a 6-day assignment starting Aug 24, 2026. This role involves Monday through Wednesday coverage, with daily hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The Pediatric Dentist will manage a variety of cases, focusing on hygiene in the mornings and comprehensive exams in the afternoons, alongside...
Location:MO
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 4-day assignment starting Jul 20, 2026. This role involves working shifts from 7:30am to 5:30pm, focusing on essential dental procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for surgical extractions, denture steps, crown and bridge procedures, and comprehensive treatment planning to...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for an immediate 4-day assignment in Missouri, commencing on Jul 20, 2026. This vital role will involve consistent 7:30am-5:30pm shifts where you will perform a range of essential procedures including surgical extractions, denture steps, crown and bridge work, and comprehensive treatment planning for...
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 a dedicated Dentist for a 3-day assignment with our client in Missouri, starting Aug 5, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry, including cosmetic procedures, endodontics, and implants, utilizing advanced dental technology. The client offers a structured work schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform general...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a highly skilled Dentist for a focused 1-day assignment with our client in Missouri, beginning Jun 30, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care within a dental office setting, with shifts running from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of essential procedures, including surgical...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist for a 50-day assignment starting Jun 22, 2026, in Missouri. Our client offers a schedule of Monday through Thursday from 7am to 4:30pm, and Fridays from 8am to 1pm without lunch, with flexibility available. This role involves performing surgical extractions, denture steps including digital dentures, crown and bridge procedures,...
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
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We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Dentist for an engaging 120-day assignment in Missouri, commencing Aug 31, 2026. This role involves an accelerated schedule managing a diverse patient population aged 0-18, including those with special needs, with daily patient volumes ranging from 40 to 120. The successful candidate will perform a wide array of procedures,...
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.
