Associate dentist
Listed compensation
$156k-$208k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Free food & snacks
Training & Development
We are currently looking to bring on a part-time Associate dentist to work on Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8am-5pm in our well established practice. We welcome an experienced enthusiastic and patient oriented dentist to join our team. This office has a very supportive staff and is equipped with digital radiography, CBCT and intra oral scanners.
Responsibilities of the Dentist
- Provide diagnosis of patient's dental status utilizing accepted clinical and radiological techniques.
- Assess patient's dental status and arrange for appropriate consultations to determine treatment needed.
- Provide comprehensive professional dental treatment to address the oral health needs of patients.
- Provide routine recall exams, simple extractions, restorations, prosthetic services and endodontic procedures.
- Supervise the work of dental hygienists and dental assistants.
Requirements of the Dentist
- DMD or DDS from accredited dental school
- Must have FL license and DEA
- Must be willing to live and be part of the community of Tampa Bay, FL
- Please, send your resume to myharmonysmiles@gmail.com
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will provide comprehensive dental care, including diagnosis, restorations, extractions, and endodontic procedures. They are also responsible for supervising dental hygienists and assistants while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DMD or DDS degree from an accredited dental school and possess a valid Florida dental license and DEA registration. Applicants are expected to be enthusiastic, patient-oriented, and willing to reside in the Tampa Bay, FL area.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$182k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $176k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$182k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$13k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in Palm Harbor
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $457k
- Typical market rent
- $1,952/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.9
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.