Pediatric Dentist
Listed compensation
$312k-$390k
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Job Description
- Job Location: LIN (WO6)-Kids' Smiles on Lincoln - Worcester, MA
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $1200.00 - $1500.00Commission
- Job Category: Health Care, Kids' Smiles on Lincoln is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join our established, patient-focused practice. Our dentists are supported by experienced clinical teams and a strong operational team, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent care to children and their families. You’ll step into a strong patient base with consistent new patient flow, providing the opportunity to quickly build and maintain a productive schedule. This opportunity offers modern technology and the support of a superbly trained clinical team experienced in pediatric care. Full-time dentists enjoy paid time off and reimbursements for continuing education and malpractice insurance. This role is ideal for a Pediatric Dentist who values clinical autonomy, strong patient demand, and the support needed to succeed in a collaborative, child-focused environment
- Schedule: Full-time; option of 4 or 5 days per week
Responsibilities Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and preventive and restorative services Create a positive, comfortable experience for children and their families Educate patients and parents on oral health, hygiene, and treatment options Collaborate with hygienists, assistants, and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow Maintain accurate and detailed patient records Adhere to clinical standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
What We Offer
Competitive compensation Reimbursements for continuing education and malpractice insurance Strong patient flow and established practice support Clinical autonomy Experienced clinical and administrative team Modern technology and well-equipped operatories Full-time
Benefits
We recognize that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients.
That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health insurance starting on your first day CE reimbursement Malpractice reimbursement Vision insurance Paid vacation time Paid sick time Dental and orthodontic benefits 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution Consistent, set schedule (no weekends!) #simplyden Qualifications: Completion Pediatric Dental Residency Program State Dental License Ability to project a positive, caring, and professional image Exceeds patient's expectations in service, comfort, and quality to provide the Perfect Patient Experience.
Strong production skills and drive to succeed Must be able to work independently and deliver high quality care Able to work with a team, with humor, and enthusiasm
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and preventive and restorative services. Create a positive experience for children and families, educate them about oral health, collaborate with the clinical team, maintain accurate records, and follow safety and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Completion of a pediatric dental residency program and a state dental license are required. Candidates should provide high-quality care independently, work effectively and enthusiastically with a team, project a caring and professional image, and demonstrate strong production skills.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$351k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $332k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $312k–$390k | Dentist median $62k (middle half $47k–$75k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$332k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Massachusetts | 162 active | 5,765 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment162 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,199 in the last 30 days | 787 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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