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We are seeking a General Dentist for a 6-week locum tenens assignment in North Carolina starting Dec 22, 2025. This sole provider opportunity features a focused holiday schedule with day shifts, including Monday and Tuesday 7:30am-4pm, Christmas Eve 7am-1pm, and New Year's Eve 7am-3pm, emphasizing extractions, dentures, and general dentistry.Job...
Location:NC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled General Dentist for a locum tenens opportunity in North Carolina. This 1-day assignment begins on Nov 26, 2025, and offers a Monday through Friday schedule, with extended hours Monday to Thursday and a half-day on Friday. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in extractions, dentures, and other essential dental procedures.Job...
Location:NC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a clinically confident General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina beginning Nov 24, 2025. This 25-day opportunity offers a Monday through Friday schedule, 7am to 5pm, with an adjusted schedule during Thanksgiving week. The dentist will provide general dentistry services while ensuring an exceptional patient experience...
Location:NC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist specializing in general dentistry for a 4-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Feb 9, 2026, with a Monday through Thursday schedule and standard day shifts from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive general dentistry services and ensure high-quality patient...
Location:NC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist with experience in general dentistry for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins Dec 5, 2025, lasts 1 day, and features a Monday through Friday schedule with early afternoon end times on Fridays. The dentist will serve as the sole provider, performing extractions, dentures, and comprehensive...
Location:NC
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 North Carolina earn an average of $204,980 a year.
Dentists in North Carolina are required to complete 15 hours of CE every year.
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.