Pediatric Dentist
Listed compensation
$260k-$312k
The week · per this posting
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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!
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- 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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 10% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $312k (middle half $273k–$338k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Massachusetts index 105.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Massachusetts | 160 active | 5,803 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment160 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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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