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North Fort Myers, Florida

General Dentist - North Fort Myers

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: FL North Fort Myers - N Fort Myers, FL 33903Position Type: General DentistJob Purpose: As a licensed dentist, a general dentist provides general dentistry services, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures Duties and Responsibilities: Perform General dentistry services, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures. Examine patients to determine the nature of the condition affecting the patient, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments and other diagnostic procedures. Clean, fill, extract and replace teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications and surgical implements. Provide preventive dental services and education in oral and dental hygiene. Coordinate laboratory services for the dental office. Adheres to safety protocols and processes including but not limited to ensuring protective equipment is utilized and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen requirements are followed. Participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and routine office meetings. All other duties and responsibilities allowed under applicable state laws and regulations. Additional Responsibilities: Commitment to quality patient care and enjoy educating patients on dental health. Effective communication skills; demonstrates professional and courteous demeanor with patients.

Qualifications DDS or DMD degree, licensed in state in which practicing or have the ability to obtain licensure upon graduation. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Completion of a general practice residency (GPR) or advanced education general dentistry residency (AEGD) preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The general dentist is responsible for diagnosing and treating oral diseases, injuries, and malformations using various dental instruments and diagnostic procedures. They also provide preventive dental services, educate patients on oral hygiene, and coordinate laboratory services while adhering to safety and OSHA protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of practice. A current BLS and CPR certificate is required, with a preference for those who have completed a GPR or AEGD residency.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient examinationDental hygiene educationX-ray interpretationSurgical proceduresOSHA compliance

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 90% 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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