Locum Dentist - Fill-In Coverage | North Texas
Listed compensation
$208k-$312k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
North Texas Locum Dentist - Fill-In Coverage
Community Dental Partners is looking for a General Dentist to provide locum fill-in coverage across the North Texas region. This is a great opportunity for a dentist looking for flexibility, strong support, and a steady patient flow.
We Are Looking For (Qualifications)
- MCNA Dental Texas Medicaid credentialed provider
- Ability to live/travel within the region
- 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
New Grads or Experienced 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 practice
- Fully digital practice
- Work setting: in-person
What We Offer (Benefits)
- Flexible schedule
- Benefits-eligible at 4 days/week
- Referral program
- Production-based compensation
- Guaranteed base pay
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 general dentistry locum fill-in coverage across various North Texas locations. Work within fully supported family practices to ensure steady patient flow and high-quality care.
Requirements
Must be an MCNA Dental Texas Medicaid credentialed provider. Candidates should be willing to travel within the region and possess a commitment to positive patient outcomes.
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 ~$260k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $268k 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 ~$260k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in Palestine
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $216k
- Typical market rent
- $1,500/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 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.
Benefits & Perks
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