Locum Tenens Dentist - IL Needed in IL
- ID: 215443A
- Updated March 2nd, 2026
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- Job ID 215443A
- Job Title Dentist - IL
- Provider Type Dentist
- Specialty Pediatric Dentistry
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State IL
- Practice Setting Clinic
- Duration 24 Days
Job Description
Our client in Illinois is seeking a skilled Pediatric Dentist for a 24-day assignment, beginning Jul 6, 2026. This role involves a flexible schedule of a handful of shifts per month, typically working 9-5, where you will provide essential pediatric dental care, including recall, restorative work, sedation, and emergency visits.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Infant, toddler, and child dental evaluations
- Behavior management and minimally invasive dentistry
- Restorative care (composites, crowns, pulp therapy)
- Stainless steel crowns
- Extractions
- Space maintainers
- Management of dental trauma
- Nitrous oxide sedation (if credentialed)
- Special-needs dentistry
- Infant frenectomies (if provider offers this service)
Additional Information
- EMR: OpenDental
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided