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Smile Brands
Round Rock, Texas

PRN/Floater General Dentist

DentistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$221k-$234k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 6m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Attention Doctors: Smile Brands Is Seeking Flex Dentists!

Are you a dentist looking for a flexible schedule? Are you retired or semi-retired but still have a passion for dentistry and enjoy working chairside?

Smile Brands and its affiliated Castle Dental Austin, TX brand are seeking Flex Dentists to provide coverage during vacations, leaves of absence, maternity leave, and other provider vacancies.

Why This Opportunity?

  • Flexible scheduling-Explore opportunities that fit your availability.
  • Ongoing daily guarantee-Explore opportunities that fit your availability.
  • Production-based earning potential- Earn additional compensation when your production-based earnings exceed your daily guarantee.
  • 100% clinical autonomy — Perform the procedures you are comfortable providing, including:
  • Implants
  • Molar endodontics
  • Simple and surgical extractions

And More

  • Whether you’re looking to get back into dentistry, stay clinically active, or supplement your income, this opportunity offers a flexible way to continue doing what you love.
  • Don’t just read the job ad—to explore whether a Flex Dentist role is right for you!

Why You’ll Love It Here

Practice at the top of your license with clinical autonomy and the support you need to provide exceptional care.

Keep growing with complimentary CE and training in areas such as implants, endodontics, clear aligners and more.

Learn from a clinical community with regular clinical discussions and access to experienced colleagues and mentors.

  • Build a great team and create a culture of collaboration, accountability and empowerment.
  • Get real support—not red tape from operations, training, talent acquisition, marketing and compliance teams.
  • Focus on dentistry while our support teams help with the operational side of running a practice.
  • Build lasting patient relationships and make a meaningful impact on the health of your community.

Schedule (days/hours)

As needed during vacancies

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care while practicing at the top of your license.
  • Conduct thorough examinations, diagnose oral health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Clearly communicate treatment recommendations and help patients understand their options.
  • Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients and their families.
  • Collaborate with hygienists, dental assistants and other providers to deliver coordinated care.
  • Lead and empower your clinical team through effective communication, delegation and daily team huddles.
  • Stay current with advances in dentistry, technology and evidence-based treatment approaches.
  • Maintain the highest standards of clinical ethics, patient safety, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
  • Active state dental license or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Active DEA license or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Controlled Substance License, if required by the state.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Qualified candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered.
  • A commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A collaborative approach to working with patients and dental teams.

Compensation

$850-$900

About Us

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 dentistryPatient examinationTreatment planningTeam leadershipEvidence-based dentistry

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$228k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $234k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$221k–$234kDentist median $275k (middle half $238k–$300k)309 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$234k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in Texas120 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Texas471 active5,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $11k) · 2% offer loan repayment471 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings625 in the last 30 days433 the 30 days before (+44%)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. Texas figures use all dentists: too few Texas General Dentistry postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$228k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 General Dentistry Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 16 employers
4
<$290k
8
$290k-350k
5
$350k-410k
1
$461k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
61%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Visa sponsorship
33% this job
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist - Part Time

Dental Care Alliance · Blackwood, New Jersey

$208k-$260k
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

Dentist

$230k-$461k
#4

General Dentist

$200k-$400k
+ 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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About Smile Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
Costa Mesa, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Ongoing daily guarantee
Production-based earning potential
100% clinical autonomy
Complimentary CE and training
Clinical community and mentorship
Visa sponsorship may be considered

Living in Round Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,709/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

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