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Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington

Pediatric Dentist

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Job Description

Elevate Your Pediatric Career with Purpose – Join DOCS Dental

Looking to take your skills to a unique and rewarding environment? At DOCS Dental, our part-time Pediatric Dentists provide exceptional, specialty care in modern, fully digitalized clinics located on Army and Air Force bases nationwide. We serve those who serve, offering a steady, exclusive patient population of military families, veterans, and federal employees.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to practice with clinical autonomy, work alongside a supportive and experienced team, and make a meaningful difference with every procedure.

What You’ll Enjoy at DOCS Dental

  • Competitive Daily Compensation or Percentage of Production, whichever is higher
  • Flexible Scheduling: 2-4 Saturdays per month
  • Clinical Support: A fully staffed team to assist with patient care and clinical flow

Your Role as a Part-Time Pediatric Dentist

  • Examine, diagnose, and treat dental conditions in infants, children, and adolescents
  • Provide preventive care including cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants
  • Perform restorations, extractions, pulp therapy, and other pediatric procedures
  • Educate patients and parents on proper oral hygiene and preventive dental care
  • Collaborate with general dentists, orthodontists, and other specialists as needed
  • Ensure a positive patient experience with gentle, kid-friendly care

Why Providers Choose DOCS Dental

Modern Clinics: Work in state-of-the-art facilities with digital radiography, Itero scanners, and updated surgical equipment

Consistent Patient Base: Treat an eligible military-affiliated population with steady referrals for pediatric care.

  • Team-Based Environment: Work with experienced professionals in a respectful, mission-driven culture
  • Make an Impact: Your expertise helps improve the quality of life for service members and their families

Requirements

  • DMD or DDS from an accredited U.S. program
  • Completion of a Pediatric Dentistry residency program, preferred
  • 1 year experience working in Pediatrics, required.
  • Active State Dental License
  • CPR/BLS Certification
  • Willing to obtain a Real ID for base access

Pass a background (Criminal & Malpractice), urinalysis & applicable testing, shots, physical exam and vaccinations.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.

DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Dentist will examine, diagnose, and treat dental conditions in infants, children, and adolescents while providing preventive care and restorative procedures. They will also collaborate with other dental specialists and educate patients and parents on proper oral hygiene.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient educationClinical diagnosisTreatment planningOral hygiene instruction

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

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  • Includes weekends
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About DOCS Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Daily Compensation or Percentage of Production
Flexible Scheduling
Clinical Support