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Ruskin, Florida

General Dentist- Sun CIty

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: FL Sun City - Ruskin, FL 33570Position 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 oral diseases, injuries, and malformations using various dental instruments and diagnostic procedures. They also provide preventive dental education and coordinate laboratory services while adhering to safety and OSHA protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and possess a valid state dental license or the ability to obtain one. Current BLS and CPR certifications are 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 planningOral hygiene educationX-ray interpretationDental surgeryPatient communicationOSHA complianceBloodborne pathogen safetyLaboratory coordination

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $313k (middle half $250k–$375k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Florida309 active5,694 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
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

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

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Salary Distribution

24 jobs
8
<$275k
10
$275k-320k
3
$320k-365k
1
$400k
2
$410k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
73%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Visa sponsorship
18%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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

Living in Ruskin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$287k
Typical market rent
$2,221/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
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 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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