Experienced General Dentist

Competitive compensation package to include $20,000 signing bonus!

A brand new, state of the art dental office, opening in December 2025, located in Punta Gorda, FL (41 & Burnt Store Dr) is looking for an Experienced General Dentist! to join our team.

This dental office in Punta Gorda, FL, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With support of a practice manager and a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be completely connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental.

• Join a 10 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• Lastest dental technology to include Invisalign, WaveOne, Itero scanners and more!
• Ability to have work/life balance with unlimited earning potential
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips

What You’ll Gain 

• Discretionary PTO Policy, paid holidays and continuing education, competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans
• Guaranteed base salary
• Uncapped earning potential
• Opportunity to build wealth by participating in Heartland Dental stock offerings
• You will have a full clinical team including a dental hygienist and dental assistant to support you in delivering lifetime patient care
• World class continuing education focused on helping you achieve the elite clinical skills you desire
• Ability to earn your FAGD through the Doctor Mastery Program which allows you to offer a broader menu of services to your patients
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality technology, supplies, and labs means you’re in the driver’s seat

You’ll need to have

• DDS/DMD degree, active and unrestricted license in state of Florida
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as a dentist in a dental office
• Clinical knowledge to practice comprehensive dentistry, including diagnosis and treatment of oral health issues
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients
• Ability to become credentialed with dental insurance plans
• The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards.
  

It’s a plus if you have

• Experience opening a brand new dental office
• Strong leadership skills with a open, positive and flexible personality
• Clincal experience placing implants and with molar endodontics

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN. 
  

Why Heartland Dental?

As the leader of your supported office, you’ll receive best in class support to provide exceptional lifetime patient care while experiencing unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your elite clinical skills. You’ll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, with the ability to tap into a robust mentorship program and a network of more than 1600 supported doctors. You’ll work a schedule that inspires work life balance and receive competitive benefits, discretionary PTO policy and the opportunity to earn unlimited compensation. Lead your ideal practice, invest in your community, leave a legacy, and do it all with the support of Heartland Dental!

Who is Heartland Dental?

As the largest and one of the fastest growing Dental Support Organizations, Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to its more than 2,300 supported doctors in 38 states and over 1,400 supported offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve.  Supported Doctors are the leaders of their practice and set forth their own clinical care philosophies. With the largest network of doctors, we are founded by a doctor for doctors with a mission to support dentists and their teams as they deliver the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve while providing exceptional careers and creating value for our stakeholders.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion.  We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. 

Experienced General Dentist - Punta Gorda, FL at Heartland Dental summary:

An Experienced General Dentist is sought for a new dental office opening in Punta Gorda, FL, offering a competitive compensation package including a $20,000 signing bonus. The position includes working with advanced dental technology and a full clinical team to provide comprehensive patient care, along with access to a vast network of support and mentorship. Ideal candidates should have a DDS/DMD degree and at least two years of clinical experience, with opportunities for professional growth and unlimited earning potential.

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