Locum Oral Surgeon – Corpus Christi, Texas

Company: Dentistry Locum Staffing
Position: Oral Surgeon (DDS / DMD)
Job Type: Long-Term Locum Tenens
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Contract Term: 3 Years
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time
Setting: Institutional Healthcare

Opportunity Overview

Dentistry Locum Staffing is seeking an experienced Oral Surgeon (DDS/DMD) for a long-term, 3-year locum opportunity in Corpus Christi, Texas, beginning September 1, 2026.

This position provides consistent weekday coverage serving an adult patient population, including individuals with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.

The Oral Surgeon will provide comprehensive oral surgery services, including surgical extractions, sedation, anesthesia, treatment planning, and other procedures within the provider's authorized scope of practice.

Position Highlights

• Long-term 3-year locum assignment
• Start date: September 1, 2026
• Monday–Friday schedule
• 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time
• Consistent weekday coverage
• Adult patient population
• No routine weekend schedule
• Weekly pay
• Travel assistance available when applicable
• Dedicated recruiting and credentialing support
• Long-term, consistent oral surgery coverage opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oral examinations, evaluations, and consultations
• Develop appropriate diagnoses and oral surgery treatment plans
• Perform erupted and impacted tooth extractions
• Surgically remove bony impacted teeth and residual root tips
• Administer intravenous sedation and nitrous oxide
• Provide anesthesia services within authorized Levels 1–4
• Perform full-mouth debridement, scaling, and root planing when clinically required
• Review patient medical histories and assess procedural and anesthesia risks
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Follow applicable infection-control and patient-safety standards
• Collaborate with facility staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
• Provide respectful, patient-centered care to individuals with diverse clinical and behavioral needs
• Maintain a four-hour response time for requested service calls

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school
• Completion of an accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted Texas dental license
• Active DEA registration
• Current BLS certification
• Appropriate sedation and anesthesia permits
• Minimum 3 years of relevant clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience performing surgical extractions
• Demonstrated experience administering sedation and anesthesia
• Ability to provide anesthesia services within required and authorized levels
• Experience working with adults with mental illness or intellectual disabilities preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to successfully complete required credentialing and onboarding

About Dentistry Locum Staffing

Dentistry Locum Staffing, a division of MD Staffing Services, is a clinician-owned and veteran-owned healthcare staffing firm connecting dental professionals with locum, temporary, permanent, and government healthcare opportunities nationwide.

We partner with dental practices, healthcare organizations, community health centers, institutional facilities, and government healthcare programs to provide dependable dental workforce solutions.

Our mission is to connect exceptional dental professionals with rewarding opportunities while providing a personalized, transparent, and supportive recruiting experience.

Apply Today!

Email your CV: [email protected]
Call or Text: 701-401-4414

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dentistry Locum Staffing / MD Staffing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Position requirements, schedule, compensation, travel assistance, and assignment details are subject to final client and contract requirements.