General Dentist
Listed compensation
$200K - $450K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
General Dentist | Full Time | Ownership Available
We are a well-established dental practice in the South Florida area seeking an General Dentist to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a doctor who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, educating patients, and contributing to a supportive team environment. We have amazing patients and looking for someone who wants to contribute to the local community.
Primary Clinical Focus is Restorative, Surgical, & Cosmetic Dentistry
Schedule: Monday - Friday
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Monthly Incentives
- Full clinical autonomy
- A highly experienced and supportive team
- A patient-first philosophy and strong community reputation
- CE and advanced training opportunities
- Clear pathways for clinical and leadership growth
- Ownership opportunities
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive dental care including exams, fillings, extractions, root canals, and preventive services
- Diagnose and treat oral health conditions, creating treatment plans tailored to patient needs
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive practices
- Collaborate with assistants and hygienists for efficient, high-quality care
- Maintain accurate and compliant patient records
Qualifications
- DDS/DMD from an accredited program
- Active Florida dental license
- Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience (GPR preferred)
- Advanced skills in general dentistry procedures
- Proficiency in Open Dental or similar dental software
- Strong diagnostic, clinical, and communication abilities
- Team-oriented with a commitment to patient care and privacy (HIPAA compliance)
If you are a motivated dentist looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity where you can make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Independence Dental Services LP 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$325k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $314k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $200k–$450k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $141k–$350k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$314k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Florida | 317 active | 5,717 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 32% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 2% offer loan repayment317 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 221 in the last 30 days | 211 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$325k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$23k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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