Locum Tenens Dentist - CA Needed in California

Dentist - CA

  • ID: 224331A
  • Updated October 25th, 2026
Provider Type Dentist
Specialty Pediatric Dentistry
Job Type Locum Tenens
State California
Practice Setting DSO
Start Date 12/21/2026

Our client in California is actively seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a 9-day assignment. The schedule includes various dates, with shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM. The successful candidate will be responsible for seeing pediatric dental patients, managing a high patient volume, and performing a range of procedures including restorative work, fillings, hygiene checks, extractions, pulpotomies, and pulpectomies.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care to a high volume of patients.
  • Perform restorative work, including fillings, hygiene checks, and cavity treatments.
  • Conduct dental exams and perform extractions for pediatric patients.
  • Apply stainless steel crowns, pulpotomies, and pulpectomies as needed.
  • Manage a busy outpatient clinic schedule.


Additional Information

  • Other Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • EMR: Dentrix
  • Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
  • Patients per day: 40-50
  • LOA: 9 Days
  • Staffing Mix: 1 permanent dentist, 4-6 assistants (1 per chair), office manager, treatment coordinator, receptionist
  • Shift Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM


Benefits

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

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