Pediatric Dentist
Listed compensation
$230k-$461k
The week · per this posting4-day weekWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting and call expectations.
Job Description
Pediatric Dentist or Pediatrics-Focused General Dentist: Kansas City Metro (Kansas)
Kansas City Metro, KS | Full-Time, 4-Day Work Week | No Evenings or Weekends | W-2 | Pediatric Dentists Typically Earn $350K–$450K+
A four-day week, no evenings, no weekends and a simple pay plan with no carve-outs. A private pediatric group that has served Kansas City families for more than 21 years is adding a Pediatric Dentist, or an experienced General Dentist who loves treating children. Five established offices, strong referral relationships and about 10% annual growth mean you're productive from day one.
The Work
- Preventive and restorative pediatric dentistry, stainless steel crowns, pulpotomies and space maintainers
- Nitrous (used daily), oral sedation and in-office IV sedation
- Special healthcare needs dentistry and growth and development monitoring
Pediatric Dentists typically have 1–2 IV sedation days per month, with third-party anesthesia providers and established protocols
The Practice
- Doctor-led private practice with five modern pediatric offices across the Kansas City metro
- 60+ patient visits per day in a multi-provider model with consistent new patient flow
- Payer mix: 65% PPO, 10% fee-for-service, 25% Medicaid
- Long-tenured team, stable leadership and a family-focused, collaborative culture
Schedule: Four days per week. No evenings or weekends.
What You Need
- Board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Dentists, or pediatric residents graduating within 12–24 months
- Or experienced General Dentists who already treat children confidently and independently (this is not a formal pediatric mentorship role)
- Willingness to become licensed in Kansas
Compensation
- 30% of collections, with no carve-outs or separate formulas; imaging, preventive and all procedures included
- Typical earnings: Pediatric Dentists $350,000–$450,000+, Pediatrics-Focused GPs $200,000–$300,000+, top producers $500,000+
- Signing bonus available for qualified candidates, plus relocation assistance
- W-2 with medical, dental and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, retirement benefits and a $1,200 annual CE allowance
How to Be Considered
Apply with your CV and a short note on your pediatric training or experience, your sedation background and your Kansas license status. Qualified candidates receive full details on locations, pay and clinical structure.
This is a confidential search. The practice name is shared after a brief screen, so please do not contact the practice directly.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive preventive and restorative pediatric dental care, including sedation services and growth monitoring. Manage a high volume of patient visits within a multi-provider private practice model.
Requirements
Must be a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Dentist, or an experienced General Dentist with a focus on treating children. Candidates must be willing to obtain a dental license in Kansas.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$346k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $384k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $230k–$461k | Dentist median $275k (middle half $250k–$300k)44 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$384k in purchasing power | Kansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Kansas | 64 active | 5,807 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment5,807 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Dentist at Westphalia Holdings a 6.8 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Top Pediatrics Jobs
6 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
5 jobs · 4 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
6 jobs · 4 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Dentist: Pediatric Exp. Req. - New York (Upstate) - Top Rated Comp. PlanContract
PDS Management Services · Plattsburgh, New York
Pediatrics-Focused Dentist
Westphalia Holdings · Sacramento, California
General Dentist- Focused on Pediatrics
$200k-$400kPediatric Dentist
$1,200+/day