Looking for dentist jobs in Tennessee? 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.
What’s it like to work as a dentist in Tennessee? Visit our Dentist Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Tennessee here.
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Our client in Tennessee is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a focused 5-day assignment, beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive dental care, working across 2-3 columns including production, overflow, and hygiene, with shifts scheduled from 8 AM to 5 PM. The successful candidate will manage a high volume of procedures...
Location:TN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 10-day assignment starting Apr 1, 2026. This role involves providing general dentistry services, with shifts typically running from 8am to 5pm, ensuring comprehensive patient care within a structured daily schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform general dentistry procedures.Provide comprehensive...
Location:TN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 13-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Mar 18, 2026. This role involves providing general dentistry services during shifts from 7:40am-5pm. The successful candidate will focus on delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive practice environment.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform general dentistry servicesSee...
Location:TN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for an immediate 5-day assignment in Tennessee, beginning Mar 5, 2026. This role features a consistent 8a-5p schedule, focusing on comprehensive general dentistry and pediatric cases. The incoming provider will manage one DDS column for 6-8 patients and three hygiene columns seeing 24-30 patients daily, performing a...
Location:TN
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 Tennessee earn an average of $164,410 a year.
Dentists in Tennessee are required to complete 40 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.