Pediatric Dentist Associate - Houston, TX
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $247k (middle half $215k–$300k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Texas | 33 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Texas | 476 active | 5,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment476 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,174 in the last 30 days | 743 the 30 days before (+58%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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