No salary listed — similar Dentist roles pay ~$325k (median of 29 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time General Dentist at Coast Dental in Killeen, TX. Provide comprehensive dental care. New grads welcome.
Join Coast Dental as a General Dentist – Killeen, TX in Killeen, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join Coast Dental as a General Dentist – Killeen, TX.
Key Responsibilities
The general dentist is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and oral structures. They also provide preventive dental services, educate patients on oral hygiene, and coordinate laboratory services.
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)
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
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