Looking to grow your dental career with locum tenens? A division of IMN Enterprises, ICON Medical Network works with dentists nationwide—new and experienced! Learn more in our 2025 guide for locum tenens dentists!
What is Locum Tenens?
Locum tenens means “to hold the place of, to substitute for.” Locum tenens providers are hired to close coverage gaps or fill in for absent employees. During staffing shortages, facilities will hire locum tenens providers to sufficiently care for patients.
If you are new to locum tenens, switching from a permanent role to a locum role can be intimidating. ICON Medical Network is here to give you peace of mind through expert advice drawn from years of recruitment experience, regular check-ins with a single point-of-contact, weekly pay, and full-service licensing, credentialing, travel, and more!
We work with all dental specialties, including:
General
Pediatric
Orthodontists
Endodontists
Oral surgeons
Periodontists
Prosthodontists
Why become a locum tenens dentist?
Locum tenens opportunities offer many perks, including:
- Better work-life balance
- Higher income potential
- More opportunity to build on your skillset
- Explore new places
How long are assignments?
It varies, but ICON locum tenens dentist assignments are typically full-time, 8-12 weeks long. It is important to communicate your preferences with your recruiter to ensure the best outcome!
Nationwide coverage
We have locum dentist roles nationwide in a variety of settings, from bustling cities to peaceful getaways. The important question is: where would you like to go?
Our top states:
Minnesota
Texas
Missouri
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Needs we fill:
A facility may need locum tenens dentists for a variety of reasons. Our locum dentists typically fill in for:
- Vacations
- Medical/maternity leaves
- Permanent vacancies
- Practice expansion or increase census
Ready to begin? Follow our roadmap to success:
Contact our team to learn more about our available locum tenens dentist roles.
Your recruiter will help you find the perfect assignment. Once you are accepted, the process moves quickly. Our credentialing and travel teams step in to get you ready for your role in a timely manner.
Serving as your main point of contact, your recruiter will check in with you frequently. Should you have any questions or concerns, you’re in great hands!
By becoming a locum dentist, you are helping a community receive much-needed care. Thank you!
What To Expect When You Work With ICON
ICON Medical Network has been a part of locum healthcare staffing for over 10 years. We provide access to opportunities, advice, and a single point of contact. We cover all travel, lodging, and medical malpractice insurance and take care of credentialing and licensing. All you need to worry about is providing exceptional dental care to your patients.
To get started with ICON, browse our available locum tenens dentist opportunities, apply now, and a team member will get in touch with you shortly to answer questions and help you take the next step in your career!
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