General Dentist — Elevate Smiles & Preventive Care

Coast Dental; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; 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 alicenseddentist, 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.