General Dentist - Blairstone - Monday & Friday

Coast Dental; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobvite, Inc. in Tallahassee, FL seeks a licensed general dentist to provide comprehensive dental care and patient education. The role covers diagnosis, treatment planning, and coordination with dental labs in a professional, safety-first office environment.

The ideal candidate holds a DDS/DMD, BLS/CPR certs, and ideally completed a GPR/AEGD; state licensure or eligibility is required to practice in Florida.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree; licensed in state or eligibility for licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification.
• Completion of a general practice residency (GPR) or AECD/AEGD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general dentistry including diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures.
• Examine patients to determine condition using x‑rays and diagnostic procedures.
• Clean, fill, extract and replace teeth using rotary/hand instruments and dental appliances.
• Provide preventive dental services and education in oral hygiene.
• Coordinate laboratory services for the dental office.
• Adhere to safety protocols, PPE usage, and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen requirements.
• Participate in morning huddles, chart reviews and routine office meetings.
• All other duties allowed under applicable state laws and regulations.

Skills

Quality patient care

Effective communication

Education

DDS or DMD

Job description

Job 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to quality patient care and enjoy educating patients on dental health.


• Effective communication skills; demonstrates professional and courteous demeanor with patients.

Qualifications (Experience, Education, Licensure, Certification)

• 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.

Working Conditions

General Dentists work in areas that are highly visible and designed and furnished to make a good impression. Most work stations are clean, well-lighted, and relatively quiet.