Dentist - Suwannee Correctional Institution (Live Oak, FL)
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: FL, Live Oak - Suwannee Correctional Institution - Live Oak, FL, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Dentist, Centurion is proud to be the provider of dental services to the Florida Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a full-time Dentist to join our team at the Suwannee Correctional Institution in Live Oak, FL.
The Dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to address the oral health needs of incarcerated patients including routine recall exams, simple extractions, restorations, prosthetic services, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and endodontic treatments.
We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending account Continuing education benefits Much more...
Qualifications
Qualifications: DDS/DMD from an accredited university No Florida license. No problem! Temporary License available BLS/ CPR Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.
Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
For additional information, please contact sstewart4@teamcenturion.com or 571-762-4790. indmhm
Key Responsibilities
The dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to address the oral health needs of incarcerated patients. Responsibilities include performing routine exams, extractions, restorations, and various dental procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited university. A Florida license is preferred, but a temporary license is available for those who do not currently hold one.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 30% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Live Oak
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $259k
- Median resident rent
- $903/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.