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Christopher T Pawelek DDS P
Town of Cicero, New York

Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$208K - $390K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Benefits/Perks
  • Careers Advancement Opportunities
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Competitive Compensation

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Dentist to join the team at our busy practice. The ideal candidate should have an excellent bedside manner and be committed to providing care that makes patients feel like family. Our facility is modern, updated, and equipped with everything you need to provide high-quality dentistry. If you have a passion for dental care and are looking to work alongside other equally caring and committed professionals, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Provide thorough examinations to determine overall dental health and evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection

  • Diagnose and treat dental problems including root canals, extractions, and restoration
  • Perform dental care treatments including x-rays, fillings, sealants, and cosmetic dental services
  • Consult with other dental specialists when necessary
  • Supervise staff
  • Provide education to patients on oral hygiene and use of orthodontics and dental appliances
  • Adhere to strict health and safety guidelines

Qualifications

DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree from an ADA-accredited dental school is required

  • Board Certified and/or Board Eligible in General Dentistry
  • Current state license
  • Previous experience in clinical or private practice
  • CPR, BLS, and NPI certifications
  • Deep understanding of dental standards and dental medicine trends
  • Excellent bedside manner
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Dental ExaminationsDiagnosis and TreatmentCosmetic DentistryPatient EducationStaff Supervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at CHRISTOPHER T PAWELEK DDS P a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 44 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 89% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$299k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $277k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$208k–$390kDentist median $285k (middle half $250k–$325k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$277k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in New York47 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in New York280 active5,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% no call · 89% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment280 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings612 in the last 30 days433 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New York figures use all dentists: too few New York General Dentistry postings state pay.

Top Dentist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 10 employers
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<$285k
5
$285k-310k
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$310k-335k
3
$350k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

11 jobs · 10 employers
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1-2
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10
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Higher = better work-life balance

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$300k-$500k
#2

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$290k-$350k
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$250k-$350k
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Lead Dentist

$250k-$350k
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

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

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Careers Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation