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Coast Dental
Killeen, Texas

General Dentist- Killeen

DentalFull-Time
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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

BLS

Key Skills

General dentistryDiagnosisTreatment planningPatient examinationDental hygiene educationX-ray interpretationSurgical proceduresCommunication skillsProfessional demeanorSafety protocolsOSHA complianceBloodborne pathogen safety

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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Dentist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Visa sponsorship
24%
Loan repayment
12%

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About Coast Dental

Medical Practices
Tampa, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental and vision coverage
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Professional development