Locum Dentist - East Texas | Pick Your Days | Guaranteed Daily Pay
Listed compensation
$208k-$286k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
East Texas Locum Dentist - Fill-In Coverage
Community Dental Partners is seeking a Medicaid-credentialed General Dentist for flexible fill-in coverage across our East Texas practices, stepping in for dentists who are out of the office.
Enjoy steady patient flow, strong clinical and administrative support, and welcome variety across locations, all on your own schedule, with no long-term commitment required.
CDP fully manages and provides travel accommodations, making this an ideal opportunity for a dentist who wants flexibility without sacrificing quality patient care.
We Are Looking For (Qualifications)
- Ability to live/travel within the region
- MCNA Dental Texas Medicaid credentialed provider
- Dentists on a mission to make a positive impact on their patients' lives
- Dentists who see the value in contributing towards a positive work culture and environment
Dentists who want to expand and improve upon their skill set through ongoing mentorship and continuing education
Office Highlights (Practice Info & Responsibilities)
- One- and two-doctor practices
- Fully supported front office and clinical staff
- Family-focused, fully digital offices
- In-person work setting
What We Offer (Benefits)
- Guaranteed base pay
- Production-based compensation
- Choose the days you want to work
- Accommodations managed and provided by CDP
- Referral program
Group Malpractice Insurance
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Community Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of any status protected by law.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide flexible fill-in dental coverage for various practices across East Texas. Maintain high-quality patient care while working within a fully supported, digital office environment.
Requirements
Must be a Medicaid-credentialed General Dentist with the ability to travel within the East Texas region. Candidates should be committed to positive patient outcomes and professional growth.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$247k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $254k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$247k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$17k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in Lufkin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $225k
- Typical market rent
- $1,377/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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