Dental Temping Done Right

Book Trusted Dental Professionals in Minutes.

Find vetted, locally rated dental hygienists, assistants and admins you can feel confident bringing into your practice. No contracts, no recruiter calls and no inflated agency fees.

★★★★★ 4.6/5 from 800+ verified reviews · Made by a dentist, since 2015
$160M
in retained practice revenue
45K
dental professionals across North America
97%
top-rated by dental offices
Now booking dental temps across North America
New York
Massachusetts
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Florida
Arizona
Ontario
Vancouver
Ottawa
Surrey
Toronto

Finding a dental temp shouldn’t be this tangled.

The old way burns your time, your budget and your production — before a single patient sits down.

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Anyone free Thursday?
Still no reply…
They cancelled.
Shift filled
The runaround

2.5+ hours

a week lost to calls, texts and agency voicemails just to find coverage.

The agency tax

$1,000s

per placement with a traditional agency — and they pick who comes.

The empty chair

A full day

of production you never get back every time a shift goes unfilled.

TempStars untangles it — post once, and vetted local pros come to you. 88%+ fill rate, filled in minutes.

How TempStars works

Fill your hygiene shift in three taps.

Sign up, post your shift, and choose your professional — right from your phone. No calls, no faxes, no agency middleman.

TempStars app: dental office sign-up screen
1 Post your shift

Post in minutes

Set the date, time and role you need. Local hygienists are notified instantly — no calls, no agency.

TempStars app: post a shift on the calendar
2 Choose your pro

Pick your match

Vetted local professionals apply. Review ratings, experience and profiles, and choose the right fit.

TempStars app: review a professional's offer and accept
3 Get covered

Confirm & relax

Accept your pro and you’re set — backed by real ratings and a support team of real people.

Not an agency — better

The TempStars Difference.

Everything you want from a dental temp service — minus the traditional agency fuss.

No Hiring Fees

Find a temp you love and hire them permanently — for free.

No Subscription Fees

No required monthly plans or memberships. Sign up and post for free.

No Mark-Ups On Hourly Rates

Professionals set their rate. We never inflate the hourly cost.

No Contracts

Use it when you need it, skip it when you don’t. No lock-ins.

Lowest Placement Fee in the Industry

One flat fee — only when a shift is actually filled.

Dedicated Customer Support Team

Friendly, full-time support — fast responses from real people.

We’ve helped dental offices retain $160M+ in practice revenue since 2015.
Every seat in the practice

Whatever role you need to fill.

From a last-minute hygiene shift to permanent front-desk help — the right professional is in the network.

Dental Hygienists

RDHs ready to keep your hygiene schedule full and producing.

Dental Assistants

Chairside support that fits right in, from day one.

Front Office & Admin

Reception and admin to keep the front desk running.

Associate Dentists

Locum and associate coverage for when you need it most.

Dr. James Younger, DDS, Founder & CEO of TempStars

Made by a dentist, for dentists

“As a practicing dentist myself of 25 years, I know exactly what you’re going through. When you can’t find the right team members, every minute feels like an eternity. That’s why I created TempStars — to give dental practices a direct connection to great professionals who can step in and keep your patient care running smoothly.”

James Younger, DDSCEO & Founder of TempStars

Trusted by offices since 2015

Don’t take our word for it.

97% of dental offices rate TempStars as “very happy.” Here’s why they keep coming back.

★★★★★

“A company really doing it right — you can tell by how it delivers value to both offices and professionals. The app is easy to use and seamless, and support is great, with short response times from real people.”

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Dr. Elston WongDr. Elston Wong DentistryVerified office
★★★★★

“Amazing temp service — the lowest fees I’ve seen in the industry. Fantastic staff, and we’ll definitely use it again.”

AA
Ananthan & AssociatesDental OfficeVerified office
★★★★★

“This is a game changer in the field of finding temping office staff. Well worth trying out.”

JS
Dr. Jeff SchnallDental OfficeVerified office
Stop hoping. Start knowing.

Why offices pick TempStars over an agency.

We’re not a dental temping agency. We’re better — and the difference shows up everywhere that matters.

What mattersTempStarsTraditional agencyOther apps
Placement feesLowest flat fee, only when filled $1,000s per hireVaries / per-plan
Choose your own pro Always — you pick They assignSometimes
Mark-ups on hourly rates None Built inVaries
Contracts & subscriptions None RequiredVaries
Hire your temp permanently Free, no fees Buy-out feeVaries
Built & run by a dentist Since 2015

One flat placement fee. The lowest in the industry.

No subscriptions. No contracts. No mark-ups. You only pay when a shift is actually filled — and hiring a temp permanently is always free.

Good questions

Everything you were about to ask.

Is TempStars a dental temping agency?
No — we’re a platform, not an agency, and that’s the point. You connect directly with vetted local professionals: no recruiters, no middleman, and no agency placement fees eating your budget.
How much does it cost to book a dental hygienist temp?
One flat placement fee — the lowest in the industry — and you only pay when a shift is actually completed. There are no subscriptions, no contracts, and no mark-ups on the professional’s hourly rate. Hiring permanently is always free. See our pricing page for details.
How fast can I fill a hygiene shift?
Most shifts start getting offers within minutes of posting. With 45,000+ dental professionals across North America, there’s almost always someone qualified nearby — often same-day.
Are the hygienists and assistants vetted?
Yes. Credentials are verified, and every professional is rated through real feedback from offices like yours. You can review profiles, ratings and history before you confirm anyone.
Can I hire a temp permanently?
Absolutely — and it’s free. Hire a temp you love with zero finder’s fees, or post a permanent role on the TempStars Job Board to reach 45,000+ pros.
Where does TempStars operate?
Across North America — throughout Canada and a growing list of U.S. states. Create a free account to see the professionals available in your area.
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Stop hoping. Start knowing.

Join 14,000+ dental offices who fill shifts the smarter way — no agency, no contracts, no surprises.

Free to start · No contracts · You only pay when a shift is filled.