Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200k-$350k

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Job Description

General Dentist – Full-Time

Lehigh, FL | Full-Time 5 Days | $200,000–$350,000+ | Clinical Autonomy

Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) is hiring a General Dentist for our established practices in Lehigh, FL. Backed by 40+ years in dentistry, this role offers strong patient flow, modern technology, predictable income, and the autonomy to focus on high-quality patient care. This opportunity is ideal for a confident dentist seeking long-term stability without sacrificing control over how they practice.

  • Opportunity Overview
  • Location – 2718 Lee Blvd, Unit A, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
  • Schedule – Full-time (5 days/week)
  • Compensation – Generous daily guarantee and tiered % of production, with performance-based increases
  • Earning potential – $200,000-$350,000+ annually
  • Clinical autonomy – you lead diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care
  • Stability – backed by 40+ years of operational excellence
  • Practice Information & Clinical Resources
  • Office setup – 6-operatory, fully digital, with Itero digital scanning
  • Imaging Technology – Panorex with VideaAI technology
  • Clinical tools – Henry Schein formulary, Perio Protect Therapy, and Curodont
  • Why Dentists Choose Great Expressions
  • Clinical autonomy – you lead diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care
  • Strong earning potential – average daily production of $3,000–$5,000
  • Supportive team – fulltime General Dentist, part-time Periodontist and Endodontist, office manager, hygienists, assistants, and care coordinators
  • Stability – backed by 40+ years of operational excellence

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive health – medical, dental, and vision
  • Full insurance package – malpractice, life, disability, accident, and pet insurance
  • Clinical mentorship & continuing education – dynamic CE program and personalized clinical development
  • Professional development & wellness fund – $2,000 annually for certifications, licensure, team culture, or wellness (massage, chiropractic care, and more)
  • Wellness program – Personify Health resources and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee discounts – access nationwide savings through PerkSpot
  • What You’ll Bring
  • Licensure – Licensed General Dentist (or soon-to-be) in the state of practice
  • Care approach – Patient-focused, ethical approach to care
  • Mindset – Interest in long-term, collaborative team environments

Next Steps

Looking for your next step in dentistry with greater control and income potential? Apply today to explore this opportunity with GEDC.

GEDC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The General Dentist will lead diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care within a fully digital 6-operatory practice. They are responsible for maintaining high-quality patient care while working collaboratively with a supportive team of specialists and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed General Dentist in the state of Florida or in the process of obtaining licensure. A patient-focused, ethical approach to care and a desire for a long-term, collaborative team environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

General dentistryClinical leadership

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Great Expressions Dental Centers a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Great Expressions Dental Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 61 active listings.

Of the 45 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $266k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$275k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 22 employers

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10
$280k-340k
4
$340k-400k
2
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2
$460k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
67%
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
25%
Loan repayment
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

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

  • On-site

Living in Lehigh Acres

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,831/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
38 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Great Expressions Dental Centers

Dentists
Southfield, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Malpractice Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Pet Insurance