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Job Details
Start Date: Early May
Schedule: Mix of 8a - 5:15p and 9a - 4p shifts for 2 days per week
Responsibilities:
• Restorative work
• Implants
• Dental emergencies
• Crowns and fillings
• Hygiene appointments
Job Details
Start Date: Early January
Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Responsibilities:
• Perform pediatric extractions
• Place crowns
• Provide baby bridges
Location:IL
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Locum tenens dentist jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel dentists hold all the same qualifications as a permanent dentist, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dentists in Illinois earn an average of $165,760 a year.
Dentists in Illinois are required to complete 48 hours of CE every three years.
It’s estimated that the number of dentist jobs will increase by 4% between 2022 and 2032. This is average for the majority of occupations, with a projection of 5,100 openings for dentists each year.
AMN Healthcare reported that the state most in need of dentists was Florida.
The dental specialty that earns the most money is oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn about $334,310 annually.