Frequently Asked Questions

Frontline Dental Jobs is a specialized dental staffing division of Frontline Source Group, a nationwide professional staffing agency established in 2004 with over 22 years of recruiting expertise. We connect top dental professionals — dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants — with leading dental practices, group practices, DSOs, and healthcare facilities across the United States. We offer temporary, direct hire, and executive search dental placement services backed by our industry-leading 5-year placement warranty — 20 times longer than the standard 90-day guarantee. All career placement services are completely free for dental professionals.

Frontline Dental Jobs places dental professionals across the full spectrum. Dentists: General Dentists and Specialty Dentists — Endodontists, Orthodontists, Periodontists, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Pediatric Dentists, and Prosthodontists. Hygienists: Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) for temporary, temp-to-hire, and permanent positions in private practices, group practices, and DSOs. Dental support staff: Dental Assistants (CDA, RDA, EFDA), Dental Office Managers, Treatment Coordinators, Dental Lab Technicians, and Dental Practice Administrators. Executive dental search: Dental Practice Owners, Dental Directors, Chief Dental Officers, and DSO leadership roles — confidential, retained, and contingency options available. Placements are made on a temporary, contract-to-hire, direct hire, and executive search basis across all 50 states.

Frontline Source Group offers an industry-leading 5-year placement warranty on all direct hire and executive search placements — including dental positions. While most staffing agencies offer only a 90-day guarantee, Frontline’s warranty provides 20 times more protection for employers. If a placed dental professional does not work out within 5 years of the placement date, Frontline will replace them at no additional search fee. This reflects our confidence in our rigorous vetting and matching process and our commitment to lasting placements between dental talent and practices. Full terms are available at frontlinesourcegroup.com/5year-placement-guarantee.

Yes. Frontline Dental Jobs is proud to support military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses transitioning into civilian dental careers. Military dental professionals — military dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians — have extensive clinical experience that translates directly to private practice, DSO, and healthcare system employment. Our dedicated military transition program provides: state licensure navigation and credential transfer guidance; resume translation from military to civilian terminology; interview preparation and career coaching; and access to nationwide civilian dental opportunities. All services are completely free for military dental professionals, and we maintain dedicated military liaison recruiters who understand the specific transition challenges service members face.

Applying is simple and always free. Visit the Apply page at frontlinedentaljobs.com/apply to upload your resume and complete the application form. You can also browse current openings on the Dental Jobs page. Once submitted, our dental recruiters will review your qualifications and reach out to discuss positions that match your specialty, experience level, geographic preferences, and work arrangement requirements. Applications can also be submitted by emailing dental@frontlinesourcegroup.com or calling 877-780-3822. Our team typically responds within 24 to 48 business hours.

Frontline Dental Jobs places dental professionals nationwide across all 50 states. As a division of Frontline Source Group — which operates 32+ office locations across Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Tennessee, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Florida, and other states — we combine deep local market expertise with a national dental recruiting network. We place dental professionals in all major metro areas including Dallas, Houston, Denver, Nashville, Phoenix, Atlanta, Chicago, and Orlando, as well as suburban and rural markets where dental talent demand is often particularly high. Geographic flexibility is a frequent advantage — our dental recruiters can match candidates with strong opportunities in markets they may not have initially considered, especially for specialty dentist searches where a single market may have limited openings.

Several things distinguish Frontline Dental Jobs in the dental staffing market. The 5-year placement warranty is the most significant — 20 times longer than the 90-day standard, it reflects confidence in placement quality that few competitors will match. Frontline’s 22+ years of national staffing experience through Frontline Source Group provides institutional depth and relationships that newer dental-specific agencies cannot replicate. A 5.0-star Trustpilot rating from hundreds of verified reviews reflects genuine performance across employer and candidate placements. A dedicated military veteran transition program provides specialized support most dental agencies do not offer. A network of 32+ physical office locations provides local market presence and relationships. The People. Process. Service.™ approach that defines Frontline Source Group is applied to every dental placement — prioritizing long-term fit over quick fills.

There is absolutely no cost to dental job seekers. Frontline Dental Jobs does not charge candidates any fees for job placement, resume review, career counseling, interview preparation, or any other service. All career placement services are 100% free for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and all other dental professionals. Employers pay Frontline’s placement fees, allowing us to provide full-service career support to dental candidates at no charge. This applies to all engagement types — temporary assignments, direct hire placements, and executive search — and all candidate services including military transition support.

Dental practices, group practices, DSOs, and healthcare systems can contact Frontline Dental Jobs by calling 877-780-3822 or emailing dental@frontlinesourcegroup.com. The process begins with a brief consultation to discuss the open position, practice type and culture, required credentials and experience, compensation range, location, and preferred engagement type. For temporary dental hygienist and dental assistant coverage, Frontline can typically present qualified candidates within 24 to 48 hours. For direct hire dentist and hygienist placements, a vetted shortlist generally follows within one to two weeks. For specialty dentist searches and executive dental leadership roles, the dedicated dental executive search team manages a full confidential search process. All direct hire dental placements are backed by the 5-year placement warranty — 20 times longer than the standard 90-day guarantee.

Private practices and dental service organizations (DSOs) are meaningfully different work environments, and Frontline Dental Jobs recruits for both. A private practice — whether solo-owned or a small group — typically offers clinical autonomy, a personal patient relationship model, and a culture defined by the individual practice owner’s philosophy. A DSO such as Aspen Dental, Pacific Dental Services, Heartland Dental, Dental Care Alliance, or Western Dental operates a multi-location corporate dental organization with standardized systems, centralized administrative and marketing support, and structured career advancement paths. DSOs often offer more predictable schedules, stronger employee benefits packages, and less administrative burden for clinicians who prefer to focus entirely on patient care. Dental professionals typically have strong preferences for one environment over the other — and Frontline’s dental recruiters discuss environment preferences during the candidate intake process to ensure placements align with long-term career satisfaction rather than just immediate job availability.

Yes. Temporary and locum dental staffing is one of Frontline Dental Jobs’ core service offerings. Temporary dental hygienist placement is one of the highest-demand segments — RDH schedules are highly time-sensitive, and a single hygienist vacancy can significantly impact practice revenue within days. Frontline maintains active pipelines of dental hygienists available for temporary and temp-to-hire assignments in most major markets. Temporary dental assistant coverage is available for practices needing CDA, RDA, or EFDA-level support. Locum dentist coverage — for solo practices needing associate coverage during a planned absence, vacation, or extended leave — is available through our dental staffing team. Temporary placements are well-suited for practices managing coverage gaps due to associate vacancies, staff leave, seasonal patient volume surges, or budget constraints that make a permanent hire premature. All candidate services remain free regardless of engagement type.

State dental licensure is one of the most significant logistical challenges in dental career transitions — particularly for professionals relocating to a new state, transitioning from military dental service, or pursuing opportunities across state lines. Every state maintains its own dental licensing board with separate examination requirements, credential verification processes, and reciprocity or endorsement pathways. Frontline Dental Jobs provides candidates with guidance on state-specific licensure requirements for target markets, identifies whether existing credentials are eligible for reciprocity or endorsement, explains typical licensure transfer timelines so candidates can plan transitions accurately, and connects candidates with resources for regional board examinations including WREB, CRDTS, and ADEX where applicable. For military dental professionals, licensure navigation is a dedicated component of the transition program — military training often produces candidates licensed in a single state who need to transfer credentials when entering civilian practice in a new location. Licensure guidance is part of Frontline’s free candidate services.