Dentist Locum Tenens Staffing Solutions

For emergency situations, we can often provide coverage within 24-48 hours, depending on location and specialty requirements. For planned coverage, we typically need 1-2 weeks to complete credentialing and logistics. We recommend contacting us as soon as you know about a staffing need to ensure optimal timing.

We only present dentists who hold active, unrestricted licenses in your state. If a dentist needs to obtain licensure for your state, we can facilitate expedited licensure processes, but this may extend the placement timeline. In most cases, we have providers already licensed in your state and ready to start.

Our credentialing includes verification of dental school graduation and degrees, active state dental license confirmation, DEA certification (when required), malpractice insurance verification (minimum $1M/$3M coverage), National Practitioner Data Bank query, criminal background check, professional reference verification, and confirmation of continuing education compliance. We maintain current files on all providers to expedite placements.

Beyond thorough credentialing, we conduct reference checks with previous employers and clients, review work history for patterns and consistency, maintain ongoing relationships with our providers, and gather feedback from both practices and dentists after each assignment. We only work with dentists who maintain our high standards for clinical excellence and professionalism.

Absolutely. We encourage interviews to ensure mutual fit. We can arrange phone, video, or in-person interviews based on your preference and timeline. You make the final selection from candidates we present.

While rare, if you're not satisfied with a placement, contact us immediately. We'll work to resolve concerns and, if necessary, provide a replacement dentist at no additional placement fee. Your satisfaction is our priority.

Yes, we staff all roles within dental practices, including dental hygienists, registered dental hygienists (RDH), dental assistants, and dental office managers. Let us know your complete staffing needs, and we'll provide comprehensive solutions.

Assignment lengths vary based on your needs. Common durations include short-term (1-4 weeks) for vacation coverage or sick leave, medium-term (1-6 months) for maternity/paternity leave or sabbaticals, long-term (6+ months) for permanent staff searches or extended leaves, and ongoing/PRN coverage for regular predictable needs. We accommodate any timeframe that serves your practice.

While hourly rates for locum tenens may be higher than permanent staff salaries, total costs are often comparable or lower when you factor in recruitment fees (20-30% of annual salary for permanent hires), benefits packages (health insurance, retirement, paid time off), payroll taxes and workers compensation, onboarding and training time, and risk of bad hires. Locum tenens provides flexibility without long-term financial commitment.