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Saint Johns, Florida

General Dentist FL

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$166k-$300k

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Job Description

General Dentist – $800 Daily Guarantee or 30%–35% of Production

Saint Johns Dental is seeking a skilled, motivated, and patient-focused General Dentist to join our brand-new practice in Saint Johns, Florida.

Work in a state-of-the-art office featuring brand-new equipment, nine operatories, and an on-site CBCT machine. This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern practice designed to support efficient, high-quality patient care.

Although this location is a startup, it is the owner’s fourth dental practice. The office will benefit from experienced leadership, established systems, and a proven track record of building successful dental practices.

Competitive Compensation

Earn the Higher Of

  • $800 per day guaranteed OR 30%–35% of production
  • The production percentage will be based on experience and clinical capabilities.

Why Join Saint Johns Dental?

  • State-of-the-art dental office
  • Brand-new equipment throughout the practice
  • On-site CBCT machine
  • Nine fully equipped operatories
  • PPO and fee-for-service patient base
  • One dentist scheduled per day
  • Dedicated hygienist and clinical support
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Approximately eight-hour workdays
  • Strong anticipated patient demand
  • Opportunity to grow with an experienced multi-practice owner

Our one-dentist-per-day model allows the provider to focus on patient care, treatment planning, and production without competing with multiple doctors for patients.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate is confident providing comprehensive general dentistry, presenting treatment plans, and building strong, long-term relationships with patients.

Procedures May Include

  • Comprehensive examinations and treatment planning
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Crown and bridge
  • Extractions
  • Root canal therapy, depending on experience
  • Removable prosthodontics
  • Preventive and emergency care
  • Other general dental procedures within the provider’s experience and comfort level

Schedule: We offer flexibility when developing the schedule and are ideally looking for a dentist who can work approximately eight hours per day.

Full-time and part-time candidates may be considered based on availability and experience.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Active or eligible Florida dental license
  • Current DEA registration, when applicable
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and treatment-presentation abilities
  • Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with the dental team

Experienced dentists are preferred, but motivated candidates with strong clinical skills are encouraged to apply.

Join Saint Johns Dental and enjoy the growth potential of a new office with the support and stability of an experienced multi-practice owner.

Apply today by submitting your resume, availability, and a brief summary of your clinical experience.

Key Responsibilities

The dentist will provide comprehensive general dental care, including examinations, restorative procedures, and treatment planning. They are responsible for building strong patient relationships and maintaining high-quality clinical standards in a modern practice setting.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Preventive careClinical diagnosticsPatient communication

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$233k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $225k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$166k–$300kDentist median $275k (middle half $160k–$375k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$225k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Florida305 active5,716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · <1% offer loan repayment305 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings573 in the last 30 days403 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$233k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dentist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 15 employers
6
<$255k
1
$260k
9
$290k-325k
4
$325k-360k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
78%
401k / retirement match
67%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Visa sponsorship
11%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Dental365 · Medford, New York

$150k-$500k
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

General Dentist

$150k-$350k
#4

Lead Dentist

$250k-$350k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

State-of-the-art office with brand-new equipment
On-site CBCT machine
Nine fully equipped operatories
PPO and fee-for-service patient base
One dentist scheduled per day
Dedicated hygienist and clinical support
Flexible scheduling

Living in Saint Johns

Typical market rent
$1,962/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.