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Explore Locums Dentist Opportunities with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Dentist professional seeking locums job opportunities? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding temporary positions that align with your career goals. With a total of 66 locum tenens Dentist jobs currently available, your next exciting opportunity awaits.

Competitive Compensation for Temporary Dentist Jobs Awaits You

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locum tenens opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. The pay rates for our current temporary Dentist jobs range from $226k per year to $458k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on Dentist jobs was $317k per year. As of Sep 13, 2026, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Dentist jobs stands at $282k per year.

Stay Informed About 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 Dentist jobs, the average annual salary remains steady at $317k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job for a temporary Dentist position in the past year reached $2.1m annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Dentist field.

Flexible Start Dates to Suit Your Schedule

AMN Healthcare recognizes the importance of flexibility in your career. As of Sep 13, 2026, we offer locum tenens Dentist jobs with various starting dates, including Sep 26, 2026 (65 jobs) and Sep 28, 2026 (1 job). This flexibility allows you to plan your assignments according to your preferences, making your transition into a new role seamless.

Diverse Facilities Hiring Dentist Professionals

Temporary jobs for Dentists span across various healthcare facilities, including Retail (135 jobs), Clinic (103 jobs), Federally Qualified Health Center (14 jobs), Indian Health Service (8 jobs), and Ntl Assn Community Hlth Ctrs (7 jobs) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits of a Locums Dentist Job

Opting for a temporary position offers unique benefits, including:

  • Variety and Adventure: Locums roles allow you to work in different settings and healthcare institutions, 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: 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 locum tenens Dentist jobs 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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Search Top Paying Locum Tenens Dentist Jobs in the U.S.

AMN Healthcare currently has 66 locum tenens Dentist positions available in the United States. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Illinois

AMN Healthcare currently has Dentist positions available in Illinois.
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Dentist
  • September 26, 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: 1 day per month coverage for the year
  • Setting: Clinic
  • Procedures/Cases: General Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 1-2 days
  •  Requirements: Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine, 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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Locum Dentist
  • September 26, 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 & requirements for this opportunity:
  •  Schedule: October start for 2-3 months with option to extend
  • Monday-Thursday
  • Patients per Day/Volume: 15-20
  • Types of Cases: Everything with General Dentistry
  • Electronic Medical Record- Dentrix
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 1-2 days
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General Dentist
  • September 26, 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: Mon-Thurs starting in September · Setting: Clinic · Procedures/Cases: General Dentistry · Credentialing Timeframe: 1-2 days · Requirements: Active State License, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Dentist
  • September 26, 2026
$116 to $126
Hourly Pay*
  • Dentist for Locum Tenens support.Schedule: 5-9 Hour shifts (AVG)
  • Job Setting: Clinic
  • 20-30 Patients per day, mostly adults
  • Fillings, Root Canals, Extractions & Dentures
  • New Patient exams & Hygiene checks
  • Basic Surgical Procedures
  • Active State license. Willing to license if time allows.
  • Drug Enforcement Administration & State-specific Controlled Substance Registration required (if applicable)
?#LI-KR2
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Highest Paying Jobs in North Carolina

AMN Healthcare currently has Dentist positions available in North Carolina.
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Dentist
  • September 26, 2026
$125 to $135
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: December 7th-February 27, 2027 Monday- Thursday, 8a-4p with 1 hour lunch
  • Setting: Clinic
  • Procedures/Cases: General Dentistry All Ages
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 2 weeks
  • 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)
?#LI-KR2
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Dentist
  • September 26, 2026
$116 to $126
Hourly Pay*
Dentist for Locum Tenens support.
  • Schedule: 5-9 Hour shifts (AVG)
  • Job Setting: Clinic
  • 20-30 Patients per day, mostly adults
  • Fillings, Root Canals, Extractions & Dentures
  • New Patient exams & Hygiene checks
  • Basic Surgical Procedures
  • Active State license. Willing to license if time allows.
  • Drug Enforcement Administration & State-specific Controlled Substance Registration required (if applicable)
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Dentist
  • September 26, 2026
$116 to $126
Hourly Pay*
Dentist for Locum Tenens support.
  • Schedule: 5-9 Hour shifts (AVG)
  • Job Setting: Clinic
  • 20-30 Patients per day, mostly adults
  • Fillings, Root Canals, Extractions & Dentures
  • New Patient exams & Hygiene checks
  • Basic Surgical Procedures
  • Active State license. Willing to license if time allows.
  • Drug Enforcement Administration & State-specific Controlled Substance Registration required (if applicable)
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Dentist
  • September 26, 2026
$116 to $126
Hourly Pay*
Dentist for Locum Tenens support.Details & Requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 5-9 Hour shifts (AVG)
  • Job Setting: Clinic
  • 20-30 Patients per day, mostly adults
  • Fillings, Root Canals, Extractions & Dentures
  • New Patient exams & Hygiene checks
  • Basic Surgical Procedures
  • Active State license. Willing to license if time allows.
  • Drug Enforcement Administration & State-specific Controlled Substance Registration required (if applicable)
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Highest Paying Jobs in New Mexico

AMN Healthcare currently has Dentist positions available in New Mexico.
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Dentist
  • September 26, 2026
$125 to $135
Hourly 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: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm Job Setting: Clinic Procedures/Cases: General Dentistry Credentialing Timeframe: 30-45 days Requirements: Any Unrestricted State License, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, and a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certification  
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Dentist
  • September 26, 2026
$1,000 to $1,083
Daily 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: October and November coverage
  • Job Setting: Clinic
  • Types of Cases: Children and Adolescents
  • Credentialing Timeframe: Depending on Medicaid status; 2 weeks – 150 days
  • State Pocket License and New Mexico Medicaid required
#LI-KR2
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Dentist
  • September 26, 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:
  • Dates needed – November coverage needed
  • Job Setting: Clinic
  • Types of Cases: Children and Adolescents
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 2 weeks
  • State Pocket License
  • Must have NM Medicaid or credentialing is 150 days
#LI-KR2 
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Dentist
  • September 26, 2026
$116 to $126
Hourly Pay*
Dentist for Locum Tenens support.
  • Schedule: 5-9 Hour shifts (AVG)
  • Job Setting: Clinic
  • 20-30 Patients per day, mostly adults
  • Fillings, Root Canals, Extractions & Dentures
  • New Patient exams & Hygiene checks
  • Basic Surgical Procedures
  • Active State license. Willing to license if time allows.
  • Drug Enforcement Administration & State-specific Controlled Substance Registration required (if applicable)
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Highest Paying Jobs in Virginia

AMN Healthcare currently has Dentist positions available in Virginia.
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Pediatric Dentist
  • September 26, 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: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am-5:00 pm  Job Setting: Dental Office  Types of Cases: General and Restorative Dentistry  Credentialing Time Frame: 1-2 days  #LI-KR2
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Dentist
  • September 26, 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: ASAP start – Tues – Fri · Setting: Clinic · Procedures/Cases: 98% of patients are adults. Procedures needed: Fillings, Ortho – Invisalign Certified, Crowns, Bridges, Restore Implants, Cosmetic Dentistry. Number of Dental Assistants: 1-2 per dentist, Number of Hygienists: 1 · Credentialing Timeframe: ~1-2 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
  • September 26, 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: Coverage Dates 9/23 – 10/14, Monday – Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm · Setting: Clinic · Procedures/Cases: 98% of patients are adults. Procedures needed: Fillings, Ortho – Invisalign Certified, Crowns, Bridges, Restore Implants, Cosmetic Dentistry. Number of Dental Assistants: 1-2 per dentist, Number of Hygienists: 1 · Credentialing Timeframe: ~1-2 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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General Dentistry
  • September 26, 2026
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  • General Dentist needed in Williamsburg, Virginia
  • 1 day per week coverage starting in October
  • Types of patients/cases: 95% of patients will be adults. Cases include crown and bridge, fillings, endodontics, including molar endodontics, dentures, and Invisalign Certified is preferred but not required.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
  • Active Virginia license required.
Williamsburg was founded in 1632 as Middle Plantation, a fortified settlement on high ground between the James and York rivers. The city served as the capital of the Colony and Commonwealth of Virginia from 1699 to 1780 and was the center of political events in Virginia leading to the American Revolution.
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Nationwide Statistics on Dentist Locums Travel Jobs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Dentist Jobs

How many locums Dentist jobs are currently available?

As of 9/13/26, AMN Healthcare currently has 66 exclusive travel Dentist job opportunities waiting for you.

What is the salary range for locum tenens Dentist jobs?

The pay rates for the available locums Dentist jobs range from $28k to $2.1m per year, providing competitive compensation options.

What is the average annual salary for Dentist locums positions?

As of 9/13/26, the average annual salary based on 3,845 locum tenens Dentist jobs is $321k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

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

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for locum tenens Dentist jobs, was $317k per year. The highest-paying position in the past year reached $2.1m annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

Are there flexible start dates available for these Dentist jobs?

Yes, as of 9/13/26, AMN Healthcare offers locum tenens Dentist jobs with various starting dates to accommodate your schedule. Some options include a start date of 09/26/26 (65 jobs) and 09/28/26 (1 job).

What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Dentist jobs?

Our locum tenens Dentist opportunities span across diverse healthcare settings, including Retail (135 jobs), Clinic (103 jobs), Federally Qualified Health Center (14 jobs), Indian Health Service (8 jobs), and Ntl Assn Community Hlth Ctrs (7 jobs).

What locums Dentist jobs are available at VA Hospital facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 1 Dentist jobs at VA Hospital facilities with pay ranging from $243k to $263k per year as of 9/13/26.

Are there locums Dentist jobs available at Retail facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 1 locums Dentist jobs at Retail facilities with pay ranging from $226k to $244k per year as of 9/13/26.

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