Locum Oral Surgeon – Corpus Christi, Texas

Dentistry Locum Staffing•Corpus Christi, TX

87d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Ability to successfully complete required credentialing and onboarding

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with mental illness or intellectual disabilities

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