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North Dental
Wellesley, Massachusetts

Pediatric Dentist

DentistNo callNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$260k-$312k

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

We Are 42 North Dental

Built by dentists for dentists, we continually raise the bar for what’s possible in the practice of dentistry by delivering healthy, confident smiles for life.

With our roots in Boston, the best-in-the-nation healthcare hub, we are uniquely positioned to partner with preeminent healthcare solution providers to test and launch new treatments, technologies, and add new specialties and services. It is all part of our mission to chart a bold new course for the practice of dentistry.

Our name refers to the latitude of Boston, MA, where we put down roots over 40 years ago. Boston is known as the “City of Firsts,” where innovation, collaboration, and excellence come together. These key building blocks are the foundation of any great healthcare organization.

Why You'll Love this Pediatric Dentist Job!

Wellesley Dental Group is seeking a part-time Pediatric Dentist to join our team in Wellesley, MA (just outside of Boston). At 42 North Dental, exceptional patient care and provider well-being go hand in hand.

We've built an environment designed to help you deliver your best work while maintaining a sustainable, rewarding career. We are a full-service, multi-specialty dental office with a focus on preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry.

This role is ideal for a dedicated professional looking for a long-term career track or a pediatric dentist seeking to supplement their current schedule.

  • $1,000-$1,200 Per Diem with uncapped earning potential through % of collections
  • Integrated orthodontics and periodontics within the practice
  • Part-time schedule, flexible days based on providers' interest/availability
  • Easy-to-find location (15 miles from Downtown Boston) with a dedicated patient base.
  • State-of-the-art equipment
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Career growth opportunities, whether part-time or full-time

42 North Dental has been providing dental care in New England for over 30 years. In our established, multi-specialty group practice, we welcome 100+ new patients each month. Our state-of-the-art facility allows optimal patient care, a comprehensive approach to full-service dentistry, along with a strong focus on quality, service, and patient satisfaction.

Clinic Name

Wellesley Dental Group

Clinic Address

5 Seaward Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481

Compensation

$1,000-$1,200 Per Diem with uncapped earning potential through % of collections

Responsibilities

  • Promote oral health and disease prevention
  • Diagnose oral diseases
  • Educate patients on oral health and various treatment options
  • Create treatment plans to maintain or restore patient’s oral health
  • Review treatment plan options with patients
  • Review, maintain and update patients’ medical and dental records
  • Review and interpret x-rays and diagnostic tests. Monitor growth and development of the teeth and jaws
  • Provide proper restorative and preventive dental care
  • Maintain the highest quality standard of care for all patients

Maintain the highest standard of ethics and professionalism within the dental office Keep abreast of new developments, technologies, best practices and standard of care through current continuing education courses and professional development

Skills & Qualifications

DMD or DDS degree from a university-based dental education program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA CODA)

  • Board eligible or board certified in pediatric dentistry
  • Current state license to practice dentistry
  • Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination
  • Proof of malpractice insurance
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification

When you join 42 North Dental, you will be part of a team that always has your back and trusts your expertise. If you want to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives, apply today!

#42NHP

  • Daily Rate
  • $1,000—$1,200 USD

Disclosures

42NDC values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

42NDC is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, including family medical history, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DMD or DDS degree from an ADA CODA accredited program and be board eligible or certified in pediatric dentistry. A current state license, BLS/CPR certification, and proof of malpractice insurance are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Oral Health PromotionTreatment PlanningX-ray InterpretationDiagnostic TestingRestorative DentistryPatient EducationMedical Record Maintenance

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dentist market look like in Massachusetts?
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Work-life score7.5 / 10 · top 10% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $312k (middle half $273k–$338k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMassachusetts index 105.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Massachusetts160 active5,803 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment160 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Dentist at North Dental a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Dentist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About North Dental

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
State-of-the-Art Equipment
Supportive Team Environment
Career Growth Opportunities

Living in Wellesley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.48M
Typical market rent
$4,030/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.