General Dentist- Killeen
Compensation
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: TX Killeen - Killeen, TX 76549Position 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 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)
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 68% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $263k (middle half $225k–$300k)56 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Texas | 468 active | 5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment468 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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