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Pediatric Dentist Associate - Houston, TX

DentistFull-Time or Part-Time

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Job Description

Position Summary We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist Associate to join a pediatric dental practice in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate is an ethical, honest, and patient-focused dental professional who is comfortable working in a practice with a strong Medicaid patient base. Recent graduates are welcome to apply. The practice is looking for a provider who can support the team who holds an active oral sedation license, as the office performs one oral sedation case each morning.

Key Qualifications

  • Licensed dentist eligible to practice in Texas
  • Active oral sedation license required
  • Interest in and ability to work with pediatric patients
  • Comfortable working with a heavily Medicaid-based patient population
  • Strong commitment to ethical and honest patient care
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience: Open to all experience levels
  • Recent graduates are welcome to apply

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a dependable and compassionate pediatric dentist who values integrity, quality patient care, and a collaborative working environment. This opportunity is particularly well suited for someone looking for a flexible part-time schedule while building experience in a pediatric dental setting. Position Type: Full time and Part-Time Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry Oral Sedation License: Required Experience Level: Open, including recent graduates

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Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Dentist Associate will provide high-quality dental care to pediatric patients within a practice that serves a significant Medicaid population. The role involves performing daily oral sedation cases and collaborating with the existing dental team.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed to practice dentistry in Texas and hold an active oral sedation license. The position is open to all experience levels, including recent graduates who are ethical and patient-focused.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Medicaid patient managementEthical practice

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Distro compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $247k (middle half $215k–$300k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas33 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Texas476 active5,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment476 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,174 in the last 30 days743 the 30 days before (+58%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Texas figures use all dentists: too few Texas Pediatrics postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Pediatrics Jobs

2 matches · ranked by pay
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#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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