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We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Dec 19, 2025. This role offers day shifts, Monday through Friday, focusing on check-ups, routine visits, and overseeing hygienists. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, including those with special needs, and be comfortable providing comprehensive...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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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
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We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 1-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Texas. This opportunity begins on Dec 30, 2025, and follows an 8am-5:30pm day shift. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive general dentistry services, including surgical extractions, dentures, and crown and bridge procedures. This locum role...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 12-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Texas, starting Dec 29, 2025. The schedule includes Monday to Friday, day shifts the first week (except Jan 1, 2026), followed by Thursdays and Fridays only for the remainder of the assignment. Proficiency with Dentrix EMR is required.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for an 8-week locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity begins on Nov 20, 2025, and features Thursday and Friday shifts with early morning start times. The assignment involves providing general dentistry services and requires proficiency with Dentrix EMR.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Nov...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 10-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Virginia. Starting Dec 4, 2025, this role offers a focused schedule on Thursdays and Fridays, with shifts from 10am to 7pm and 8am to 2pm, respectively. The Dentist will provide comprehensive general dentistry services in a professional setting utilizing...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 3-week locum tenens assignment in Texas beginning Dec 29, 2025. This position features a Monday to Wednesday daytime schedule and requires proficiency in extractions, dentures, and comprehensive treatment planning. The ideal candidate will have experience in general dentistry and be comfortable with both simple...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity starts on Dec 26, 2025, offers a 1-day assignment, and features a 8am-1pm schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in general dentistry, including extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Dec 26, 2025LOA:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced Dentist with proficiency in Endodontics and Dentrix software for a 5-day locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity begins on Nov 24, 2025, with a schedule of day shifts: Monday and Tuesday 8am-5pm, Wednesday and Friday 8am-12pm. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality general dentistry services and demonstrate...
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.