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Killeen, Texas

General Dentist- Killeen

DentistFull-Time

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

Treatment planningPatient examinationDental hygiene educationX-ray interpretationSurgical proceduresProfessional demeanorOSHA complianceBloodborne pathogen safety

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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $263k (middle half $225k–$300k)56 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Texas468 active5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment468 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Dentist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 24 employers
8
<$285k
11
$285k-345k
4
$345k-405k
1
$461k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
68% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Visa sponsorship
12%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Dental365 · Medford, New York

$150k-$500k
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

Dentist

$230k-$461k
#4

General Dentist

$230k-$400k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% 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 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

Living in Killeen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$195k
Typical market rent
$1,259/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Killeen-Temple, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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