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Locum Tenens Dentist Jobs in California

Explore Locums Dentist Opportunities in California with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Dentist professional seeking locums job opportunities in California? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding temporary positions that align with your career goals. With a total of 10 Locum Tenens Dentist jobs currently available, your next exciting opportunity awaits.

Competitive Compensation for Temporary Dentist Jobs in California Awaits You

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locums opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. The pay rates for our current temporary Dentist jobs in California range from $165k per year to $458k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on 261 Dentist jobs in was $243k per year. As of Oct 24, 2026, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Dentist jobs stands at $278k per year.

Stay Informed About California Salary Trends for Locums Dentist Jobs

Understanding the salary landscape is crucial when evaluating your career options. Based on historical data from the last year of posted locums tenens Dentist jobs in California, the average annual salary remains steady at $243k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job in California for a temporary Dentist position in the past year reached $331k annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Dentist field.

Flexible Start Dates in California to Suit Your Schedule

AMN Healthcare recognizes the importance of flexibility in your career. As of Oct 24, 2026, we offer temp Dentist jobs in California with various starting dates, including Nov 6, 2026 (10 jobs). This flexibility allows you to plan your assignments according to your preferences, making your transition into a new role seamless.

Diverse California Facilities Hiring Dentist

Temporary jobs in California for Dentists span across various healthcare facilities, including Retail (14 jobs), Federally Qualified Health Center (12 jobs), Ntl Assn Community Hlth Ctrs (7 jobs), Indian Health Service (2 jobs), and Clinic (1 job) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits of a Locums Dentist Job in California

Opting for a temporary position offers unique benefits, including:

  • Variety and Adventure: Locums roles allow you to work in different settings and healthcare institutions around California, offering a diverse and enriching experience.
  • Flexibility: You have control over your schedule, enabling you to achieve a desirable work-life balance.
  • High Earning Potential: California locums positions often come with competitive pay rates, offering you the opportunity to earn a significant income while maintaining flexibility.
  • Skill Enhancement: Exposure to various healthcare environments enhances your clinical skills and adaptability.

Ready to embark on your next locums adventure? Explore our exclusive Locums Dentist jobs in California on AMNHealthcare.com and take the first step towards a dynamic and rewarding career in healthcare. Your dream job is just a click away!

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Top Cities in California with Locum Tenens Dentist Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 10 locum tenens Dentist positions available in the state of California. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

Highest Paying Jobs in California

AMN Healthcare currently has locum tenens Dentist positions available in California.
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Endodontist
  • November 6, 2026
$218 to $236
Hourly Pay*
AMN Locums Dentistry has been successfully providing locum tenens coverage for over 20 years, across 47 states, matching Dentists to their ideal jobs.  With over 39 years of combined Dentistry recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment!   This facility is seeking an Endodontist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Monday- Friday 8a-5p (1 hour lunch) 
  • Setting: Clinic
  • Procedures/Cases: General Dentistry for all ages
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 30 days
  • Requirements: Active State License, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and use of Dentrix Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)
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Dentist
  • November 6, 2026
$1,261 to $1,365
Daily Pay*
AMN Locums Dentistry has been successfully providing locum tenens coverage for over 20 years, across 47 states, matching Dentists to their ideal jobs. With over 39 years of combined Dentistry recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment! This facility is seeking a Dentist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity: · Schedule: 9a-6p with 1-hour lunch · Setting: Dental Clinic · Procedures/Cases: General Dentistry; Children and Adolescents · Credentialing Timeframe: 2-3 weeks · Requirements: Active State License, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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Dentist
  • November 6, 2026
$1,261 to $1,365
Daily Pay*
AMN Locums Dentistry has been successfully providing locum tenens coverage for over 20 years, across 47 states, matching Dentists to their ideal jobs. With over 39 years of combined Dentistry recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment! This facility is seeking a Dentist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity: · Schedule: 1 day in October · Setting: Clinic · Procedures/Cases: General Dentistry · Credentialing Timeframe: 2-3 weeks without Medicaid · Requirements: Active State License, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Dentist
  • November 6, 2026
$1,067 to $1,155
Daily Pay*
AMN Locums Dentistry has been successfully providing locum tenens coverage for over 20 years, across 47 states, matching Dentists to their ideal jobs. With over 39 years of combined Dentistry recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment This facility is seeking a  Dentist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 3 day coverage need in December
  • Job Setting: Dental Office 
  • Types of Cases: General and Restorative Dentistry 
  • Credentialing Time Frame:  New Provider 2 -3 weeks
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Dentist
  • November 6, 2026
$1,019 to $1,103
Daily Pay*
This facility is seeking a Pediatric Dentist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Sporadic coverage in Nov and Dec
  • Job Setting: Dental Office
  • Types of Cases: General and Restorative Dentistry 
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Dentist
  • November 6, 2026
$1,000 to $1,083
Daily Pay*
AMN Locums Dentistry has been successfully providing locum tenens coverage for over 20 years, across 47 states, matching Dentists to their ideal jobs. With over 39 years of combined Dentistry recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment! This facility is seeking a Dentist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity: · Schedule: 8a-5p with 1-hour lunch · Setting: Clinic · Procedures/Cases: General Dentistry · Credentialing Timeframe: 2-3 weeks · Requirements: Active State License, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Dentist
  • November 6, 2026
$1,000 to $1,083
Daily Pay*
This facility is seeking a Dentist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity: · Schedule: Holiday coverage needed in November and December · Job Setting: Dental Clinic · Types of Cases: General Dentistry · Credentialing Timeframe: 2-3 weeks · Active State License · Active Medicaid preferred ?#LI-KR2
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Public Health Dentist
  • November 6, 2026
$116 to $126
Hourly Pay*
AMN Locums Dentistry has been successfully providing locums tenens coverage for over 20 years, across 47 states, matching Dentists to their ideal jobs. With over 39 years of combined Dentistry recruiter experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment! This facility is seeking a Dentist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.  ?Details and requirements for this opportunity:  · Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm · Setting: Dental Office · Procedures/Cases: General Dentistry · Credentialing Timeframe: under 60days · Requirements: Medicaid Enrollment
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Public Health Dentist
  • November 6, 2026
$116 to $126
Hourly Pay*
AMN Locums Dentistry has been successfully providing locum tenens coverage for over 20 years, across 47 states, matching Dentists to their ideal jobs. With over 39 years of combined Dentistry recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment! This facility is seeking a Dentist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:  Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am -5 pm  Setting: Dental Office Procedures/Cases: General Dentistry Credentialing Timeframe: 60 days Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Epic Requirements: Active California State License Only, Provider Medicaid Requirements, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Basic Life Support (BLS), Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)
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Dentist
  • November 6, 2026
$679 to $735
Daily Pay*
AMN Locums Dentistry has been successfully providing locum tenens coverage for over 20 years, across 47 states, matching Dentists to their ideal jobs. With over 39 years of combined Dentistry recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment! This facility is seeking a Dentist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.  Details & requirements for this opportunity: 
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 
  • Job Setting: Dental Office
  • Types of Cases: General Dentistry
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 2 weeks
  • Active State License
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Statistics on Dentist Locums Jobs in California

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Dentist locum tenens job in California. We’ve compiled information about salary ranges and trends over the last 3 months, along with other important statistics about types of healthcare facilities offering work in California so you have the latest at your fingertips.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Dentist Jobs in California

How many locums Dentist jobs are currently available in California?

As of Oct 24, 2026, AMN Healthcare currently has 10 exclusive travel Dentist job opportunities waiting for you in California.

What is the salary range for locum tenens Dentist jobs in California?

The pay rates for the available locums Dentist jobs in California range from $165k to $458k per year, providing competitive compensation options.

What is the average annual salary for Dentist locums positions in California?

As of Oct 24, 2026, the average annual salary based on 271 locum tenens Dentist jobs in California is $263k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

Can you tell me about historical salary trends in California for travel Dentist positions?

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for locum tenens Dentist jobs in California was $243k per year. The highest-paying locums position in California in the past year reached $331k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

Are there flexible start dates available for these California Dentist jobs?

Yes, as of Oct 24, 2026, AMN Healthcare offers locum tenens Dentist jobs in California with various starting dates to accommodate your schedule. Some options include a start date of Nov 6, 2026 (10 jobs).

What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Dentist jobs in California?

Our locum tenens Dentist opportunities in California span across diverse healthcare settings, including Retail (14 jobs), Federally Qualified Health Center (12 jobs), Ntl Assn Community Hlth Ctrs (7 jobs), Indian Health Service (2 jobs), and Clinic (1 job).

What locums Dentist jobs are available at Federally Qualified Health Center facilities in California?

AMN Healthcare has 1 locums Dentist jobs at Federally Qualified Health Center facilities in California with pay ranging from $226k to $244k per year as of Oct 24, 2026.

How can I find out when new locums jobs open in California?

New locums positions in California are added as healthcare facilities post them, so openings can change quickly. Download the AMN Passport app or create an AMN Healthcare profile to set job alerts, save searches, and get notified when roles that match your experience become available. An AMN recruiter can also let you know about upcoming opportunities.

Places in or Nearby California Where Locums Dentist Jobs Are Located

In California, facilities like UIHS – Howonquet Health Center, Burre Dental Center and Del Norte Community Health Center all have departments that hire for locum tenens Dentist jobs. These facilities are nearby to cities like Smith River (zip code 95567), Eureka (zip code 95501) and Crescent City (zip code 95531).

Other nearby states to California that offer Dentists jobs are Utah (455.4 miles, Zip Codes 84044, 84403, 84108), Arizona (499.2 miles, Zip Codes 85929, 85613, 85671) and New Mexico (792.1 miles). These are near to zip codes: 84044 (455.4 miles).

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Healthcare Facilities in California that Offer Locums Dentist Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered travel jobs for Dentist professionals.

Aspen Dental – Lompoc, CA #4365
Aspen Dental – Lompoc, CA #4365 is a retail health clinic located at 675 N H Street in Lompoc, CA, near Lompoc Village and Ellwood Estates. The clinic lists dentistry among its professions; as a retail health clinic providing dental services, it typically focuses on routine and preventive oral care and basic restorative procedures common to community-based dental clinics.
675 N H Street, Lompoc, CA 93436
Burre Dental Center
Burre Dental Center is a federally qualified health center located at 959 Myrtle Ave in Eureka, CA. As a facility delivering dentistry services, it operates as an outpatient primary and preventive oral health provider typical of FQHCs, serving populations that rely on publicly funded or sliding-fee dental care.
959 Myrtle Ave, Eureka, CA 95501
Del Norte Community Health Center
Del Norte Community Health Center is a national association of community health center located at 550 E Washington Blvd in Crescent City, CA. The center includes a Family department and lists Dentistry, Advanced Practice and Physician among its clinical professions. As a community health center organization, it typically delivers primary and preventive outpatient care through dental, advanced practice and physician-led services.
550 E Washington Blvd, Crescent City, CA 95531
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Omni Family Health – Bakersfield
Omni Family Health – Bakersfield is a clinic located at 4900 California Avenue, Suite 100B in Bakersfield, CA, near Landco and Kern City. The site provides dentistry services. A clinic offering dental care typically delivers preventive, diagnostic and basic restorative oral health services for ambulatory patients across age groups.
4900 California Avenue, Suite 100B, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Omni Family Health – Delano
Omni Family Health – Delano is a Federally Qualified Health Center located at 912 Fremont Street in Delano, CA, near the Delano Mobile Home Park and Cypress Gardens Mobile Home Community. The clinic includes dental services and lists dentistry among its on-site professions. As a federally qualified health center, this type of community clinic typically provides comprehensive primary care and oral health services with an emphasis on serving underserved populations.
912 Fremont Street, Delano, CA 93215
UIHS – Howonquet Health Center
UIHS – Howonquet Health Center is an indian health service center at 501 N Indian Rd in Smith River, CA. Clinical professions on site include dentistry. As an indian health service center offering dental services, this type of facility typically provides routine oral health care, preventive dentistry and basic restorative treatment for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
501 N Indian Rd, Smith River, CA 95567

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