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We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 6-week locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Dec 19, 2025. This role features day shifts with a schedule spanning select dates in December and January. The ideal candidate will have experience treating children, including those with special needs, and be comfortable performing routine dental care and check-ups.Job...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Jan 19, 2026. This is a 1-day coverage opportunity with 8A-5P hours, focusing on pediatric cases and routine dental care. The role requires Medicaid experience, relevant certifications, and proficiency with Dentrix EMR.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Jan 19, 2026LOA: 1 dayProvider...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a skilled Dentist with experience in general dentistry for a locum tenens opportunity in Texas. This assignment begins on Dec 20, 2025, and lasts for 1 day, with a schedule of 8am to 3pm. The ideal candidate will be proficient in extractions (including surgical and full mouth), dentures, and crown and bridge work.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 14-day locum tenens opportunity in Texas, starting Dec 11, 2025. The assignment features a weekday schedule with Mon-Thur 8am-5:30pm and Fri-Sat 8am-1pm shifts, along with select holiday hours. This role focuses on general dentistry with an emphasis on surgical extractions, dentures, and comprehensive treatment...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Nov 26, 2025, for a 1-day assignment. This opportunity offers a full day schedule from 8am to 5:30pm and focuses on general dentistry with an emphasis on extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Nov 26, 2025LOA: 1 dayProvider Type Needed: DentistSchedule:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 1-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Dec 4, 2025. This opportunity offers a full-day schedule from 7:30am to 5:30pm, with a focus on general dentistry procedures, including extractions, dentures, and comprehensive treatment planning. Candidates must be comfortable with surgical and full-mouth extractions...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Texas, specializing in general dentistry with a strong emphasis on extractions and prosthodontic procedures. This opportunity begins Dec 18, 2025, offers a 1-day assignment, and features a Monday schedule from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The ideal candidate will possess at least one year of experience...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a locum tenens opportunity in Texas. This assignment begins on Dec 8, 2025, and is 1 day in length, with shifts running from 8am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will provide general dentistry services, including comprehensive treatment planning, surgical extractions, dentures, and crown and bridge procedures.Job...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 5-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Dec 26, 2025. This opportunity features day shifts Monday through Wednesday and Friday, with responsibilities in general dentistry, including surgical extractions, dentures, and comprehensive treatment planning.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Dec 26, 2025LOA:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 2-day locum tenens assignment in Texas starting Nov 24, 2025. This opportunity features a Monday through Thursday daytime schedule, with duties focused on general dentistry. Candidates must be proficient with Dentrix software and hold current TX licensure, BLS, and DEA certifications. The role is ideal for...
Location:TX
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 Texas earn an average of $220,000 a year.
Dentists in Texas are required to complete 24 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.