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Smile Brands
Killeen, Texas

General Dentist

Dental Top 25% in General Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$200K - $400K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

At Castle Dental - Killeen, supported by Smile Brands, you'll join a community of collaborative providers who are invested in growing their skills, building strong patient relationships, and creating a culture where everyone smiles. We combine the best of private practice feel with the support of a broader network - giving you the autonomy to lead your patient care.

Why you'll love it here

  • Practice at the top of your license with clinical autonomy and support.
  • Expand your skills every week with complimentary CE in implants, endo, clear aligners, and more.

Join a true clinical community with quarterly clinical discussions and readily accessible clinical colleagues and mentors.

Lead a strong team and build a culture of empowerment in your practice with systems that reduce chaos.

Enjoy real support – not red tape – from operations, training, talent acquisition, marketing, and compliance experts.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8am-5pm

Responsibilities

Lead the day with purpose – kick off each morning with a team huddle to create alignment for the day.

Practice at the top of your license with clinical autonomy and full support.

Build patient relationships, conduct thorough exams and communicate treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Empower your team – delegate effectively to team members so you can maximize efficiency and focus on dentistry.

Adhere to ethical and legal standards, following regulatory guidelines and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited school
  • Active state dental license, CPR Certification, and DEA License (or in process of obtaining )
  • Controlled Substance License (if required by the state)

Legally authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship available for qualified candidates.

Compensation

$200,000 - $400,000 per year

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include malpractice insurance, time off options, health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs and a 401k plan. You'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

General dentistryTreatment planningTeam leadershipEndodonticsDental examsRegulatory complianceCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Smile Brands a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in General Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 822 active General Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $309k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$300k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dentist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 19 employers

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<$255k
5
$255k-305k
3
$305k-355k
8
$355k-405k
2
$405k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$225k-$425k
#3

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#4

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+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in General Dentistry (Dental)

Living in Killeen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$197k
Typical market rent
$1,273/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Killeen-Temple, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Smile Brands

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Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance
Time off options
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Telemedicine
Flexible spending accounts