Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist) – Private Practice - Columbus, GA
Listed compensation
$1,200 per day
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
Full Time or Part Time Associate Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist) Position!
- Location: Columbus, GA
- Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (No weekends!)
- Compensation: $1,200 per day + Full Benefit Package
About Our Practice
We are a dentist-owned, Private Pediatric Dental Practice in Columbus, GA, dedicated to creating positive, lifelong dental experiences for children.
Our team focuses on a gentle, empathetic, and fun approach to modern pediatric dentistry, ensuring both children and parents feel right at home.
Whether you are an experienced specialist or a motivated Pediatric Dental Resident/New Graduate, we offer a supportive, collaborative environment equipped with the latest child-friendly technology and a highly trained support staff.
What We Offer
Schedule Flexibility: Full-Time and Part-Time tracks are available to fit your lifestyle.
Unbeatable Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4.5-day work week (Monday–Friday). Your weekends are completely yours!
Top-Tier Compensation: $1,200 per day (depending on experience).
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full health and professional benefits included.
Specialized Support: Work alongside an experienced team trained specifically in child behavior management and pediatric workflows.
Requirements
- DMD or DDS degree.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist).
- Active (or eligible) Georgia dental license.
New Graduates are welcomed and highly encouraged to apply! (1+ years of experience is preferred, but not required).
Benefits
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vacation, PTO, a 401(k) plan, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide pediatric dental care in a private practice focused on creating positive dental experiences for children. Work collaboratively with a trained support team using child-friendly technology and approaches to help children and parents feel comfortable.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$312k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $324k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
Living in Columbus
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $164k
- Typical market rent
- $1,308/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 89.3
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Columbus, GA-AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.