Dental temping done right
45,000+
Dental Professionals.
One tap to fill your shift.
A large network of vetted hygienists, assistants and admins near you — matched in minutes.
Every unfilled shift hits production, patients, and your team.
One no-show shouldn’t cost you the whole day. Here’s what’s actually at stake — and how we shut it down.
Lost Production
Every unfilled shift means production you simply can’t get back. The day’s gone — and so is the revenue.
Schedule Disruption
Reschedules and last-minute cancellations create gaps, delays, and a waiting room full of frustrated patients.
Team Stress
Short-staffed days pile pressure on everyone left standing, driving burnout and fatigue across your team.
TempStars helps offices recover fast with vetted dental professionals and reliable, short-notice shift coverage.
Coverage in three taps. Seriously.
Sign up, post your shift, and choose your professional — right from your phone. No calls, no faxes, no agency middleman.

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

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

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

“I built TempStars because I was a dentist staring at an empty hygiene chair, getting nowhere with agencies. Dental temping should just work. So we made it.”
— Dr. James Younger, Founder of TempStars
Whichever side of the chair you’re on.
TempStars works for the office that needs coverage and the professional who wants control. Everyone wins.
Fill the shift. Keep the day.
- ✓ One low, flat fee — no agency placement markup
- ✓ Vetted hygienists, assistants & admin staff
- ✓ Short-notice cancellation guarantee
- ✓ No contracts, no commitments, ever
Your schedule. Your rate. Your call.
- ✓ Set your own hourly rate on every shift
- ✓ 100% free for dental professionals, always
- ✓ Payment guarantee — get paid, no chasing
- ✓ Nobody calls or hassles you. Pick what you want.
Post the job.
Hire for free.
Found a temp you’d love to keep, or hiring for a permanent role? Post it on the TempStars Job Board and connect directly with 45,000+ dental pros. Agencies charge thousands to place a hire — we charge nothing.
- ✓ $0 hiring fees — keep your whole budget
- ✓ Reach 45,000+ vetted dental professionals
- ✓ Free for candidates to apply, too
- ✓ Always open — post anytime, in minutes
Dental Hygienist
Why offices & pros pick TempStars.
We’re not a dental temping agency. We’re better — and the difference shows up everywhere that matters.
| What matters | TempStars✦ | Traditional agency | Other apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement fees | One flat fee, only when filled | ✕ $1,000s per hire | Varies / per-plan |
| Choose your own rate | ✓ Always | ✕ | Sometimes |
| Contracts & commitments | ✓ None | ✕ Required | Varies |
| Short-notice coverage guarantee | ✓ Included | ✕ | ✕ |
| Built & run by a dentist | ✓ Since 2015 | ✕ | ✕ |
| Scale in Canada | 45,000+ pros nationwide | Local roster | Smaller networks |
Don’t take our word for it.
97% of professionals rate us “very happy.” Offices keep coming back. Here’s why.
“Fantastic service and great temp staff. The app is easy to use and well thought out — we’ll definitely use it again.”
“TempStars gives me total control of my schedule. I pick the shifts, I set my rate, and I get paid. Best decision for my career.”
“A company really doing it right. You can tell by how much value it delivers to both offices and hygienists. Support is fast and human.”
Everything you were about to ask.
Is TempStars a dental temping agency?
How fast can I actually fill a shift?
What does it cost?
Are the professionals vetted?
What happens if a temp cancels last minute?
How do I get started?
Stop hoping.
Start knowing.
Join 14,000+ offices and 45,000+ dental professionals who already temp the way it should work.