Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

HighFive Healthcare; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Malpractice insurance

CME allowances

401(k)

Path to partnership and equity

Job summary

HighFive Healthcare in Panama City Beach, FL, is seeking an experienced oral surgeon to join an established practice. The role emphasizes patient-first care, comprehensive surgical scope, and a supportive team culture on the Gulf Coast.

You will work with implants, bone grafting, sinus augmentation, and in-office IV sedation, guided by a path toward partnership and equity. Residents nearing completion are welcome to apply and grow with mentorship.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Certificate from an ADA-accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program.
• Eligible for Florida dental licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide implants, bone grafting, and related oral surgery procedures.
• Perform in-office IV sedation and guide patients through pre- and post-surgical care.
• Collaborate with a clinical team to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient care

Oral surgery

Sedation

Team collaboration

Education

DDS/DMD from accredited dental school

OMS residency (ADA-accredited)

Florida dental licensure eligibility

Job description

Description

Join an established oral surgery practice in Panama City Beach, where thoughtful surgical care and genuine relationships with patients are part of the everyday work. The practice brings together a skilled clinical team, a community referral base, and a case mix spanning implants, dentoalveolar surgery, bone grafting, and oral pathology.

Whether you are an experienced surgeon or nearing the end of residency, you can bring your perspective to an established practice and build a long-term future with a supportive team. Residents nearing completion can access mentorship and experienced peer support as they grow into the role.

A patient-first practice in a coastal community

The practice’s approach is grounded in honesty, compassion, dignity, and clear communication. Surgeons are supported from consultation through recovery by a team focused on patient comfort, in-office IV sedation, and thoughtful pre- and post-surgical care.

The clinical scope includes dental implants, wisdom teeth, impacted teeth, bone grafting, sinus augmentation, benign oral pathology, frenectomy, and treatment of traumatic dental injuries. This is an opportunity to build a broad community-based surgical practice while delivering personalized care to patients across the area.

What you can build here

• A broad surgical foundation: Provide care across implants, wisdom teeth, impacted teeth, bone grafting, and oral pathology.
• Implant and reconstruction experience: Work with implant placement, bone grafting, and sinus augmentation as part of the practice’s clinical mix.
• An office-based sedation practice: Provide in-office IV sedation and guide patients through pre- and post-surgical care.
• A team to grow with: Residents nearing completion can access mentorship and peer support while building confidence and developing their own clinical approach.

Life in Panama City Beach and Bay County

• The Gulf as your backyard: Build in time for beach walks, boating, fishing, and sunsets along the Emerald Coast.
• Outdoor adventures close by: Explore St. Andrews State Park, kayak around the coast, or take a boat trip to Shell Island.
• A lively social scene: Meet friends for fresh seafood, browse Pier Park, catch live music, or enjoy an evening out along the beach.
• Family days made easy: Choose from public beaches, state parks, aquariums, indoor attractions, and community events throughout Bay County.
• Different places to settle: Choose a coastal lifestyle in Panama City Beach or explore nearby Panama City and Lynn Haven for additional neighborhood and community options.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Significant sign-on bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Continuing education and marketing allowances
• 401(k)
• Clear, early path to partnership and equity

Requirements

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Certificate from an ADA-accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program
• Eligible for Florida dental licensure
• Board-certified or board-eligible surgeons, including residents nearing completion, are welcome to inquire

Take the next step

If you’re looking for an established surgical practice, a supportive team, and a chance to build a life along Florida’s Gulf Coast, we’d welcome a conversation.