Locum Tenens Dentist - CA Needed in California

Dentist - CA

  • ID: 223582A
  • Updated October 25th, 2026
Provider Type Dentist
Specialty Pediatric Dentistry
Job Type Locum Tenens
State California
Practice Setting DSO
Start Date 11/6/2026

We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Dentist for a 3-day assignment in California, starting Nov 6, 2024. The schedule includes specific dates in November and December, primarily full days, focused on seeing pediatric dental patients, managing a high patient volume of 40-50 patients daily, and performing a range of restorative and preventive dental procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide comprehensive dental care to pediatric patients.
  • Perform restorative work, including fillings, hygiene checks, and cavity treatments.
  • Conduct dental exams and manage some extractions specific to pediatric cases.
  • Administer stainless steel crowns, pulpotomies, and pulpectomies.
  • Opportunity to perform Invisalign if willing, though not required.
  • Manage a high patient volume, seeing 40-50 patients per day.

Additional Information

  • EMR: Dentrix
  • Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
  • Patients per day: 40-50
  • LOA: 3 Days
  • Staffing Mix: One permanent dentist, 1 assistant per chair (4-6 assistants), office manager, treatment coordinator, and receptionist.

Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

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