Dentist
Listed compensation
$300k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- General Dentist | Ownership Opportunity | Wellen Family Dental | North Port, FL
- Thrive in a Growing Practice on Florida's Gulf Coast
Wellen Family Dental is seeking a patient-focused General Dentist to join our thriving private practice in North Port, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor who values clinical autonomy, a strong support team, and a clear pathway to long-term success with future ownership potential.
Located in one of Southwest Florida's fastest-growing communities, North Port offers beautiful Gulf Coast living, excellent outdoor recreation, and easy access to Sarasota, Venice, and Punta Gorda.
Why Join Wellen Family Dental?
- Future equity partnership/ownership opportunity!
- Earning potential of $300,000+
- Established patient base with over 100+ new patients a month
- Clinical autonomy to practice dentistry how you want
- Fully digital with iTero scanner
- Experienced hygiene & support team
Flexible Schedule That Supports Work-life Balance
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, malpractice coverage, CE allowance, and PTO
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience required to be considered
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
- Active Florida dental license (or ability to obtain)
About Wellen Family Dental
At Wellen Family Dental, we're committed to creating an outstanding experience for both our patients and team members. Our practice combines modern dentistry with a warm, hometown approach, allowing doctors to focus on what matters most: delivering excellent care while building a rewarding career.
Ready to practice in a beautiful Gulf Coast community with exceptional earning potential and a future ownership pathway? We'd love to connect with you.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality general dental care to an established patient base in a private practice setting. Maintain clinical autonomy while working collaboratively with an experienced hygiene and support team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $290k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $300k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $141k–$350k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$290k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Florida | 321 active | 5,807 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 2% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida 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
24 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
19 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$230k-$400kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Wellen Family Dental
Benefits & Perks
Living in North Port
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $308k≈ 1.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,937/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.