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Pediatric Dentist - James Island, SC

DentistPart-time

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Job Description

Coastal Kids Dental & Braces is looking for a Pediatric Dentist to join our team at our James Island location in the Charleston area!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established pediatric dental group with a strong presence throughout the Charleston area. We’re looking for a pediatric dentist who is passionate about providing excellent care and creating positive dental experiences for children and families.

What We’re Looking For

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency program
  • Active South Carolina dental license, or ability to obtain one
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Dentistry
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team-oriented and committed to providing an exceptional patient experience

Why Coastal Kids Dental & Braces?

At Coastal Kids Dental & Braces, our doctors have the support of experienced clinical and operational teams, allowing them to focus on what they do best — caring for their patients.

Our James Island practice offers the opportunity to become part of an established team while living and working in the greater Charleston area. Whether you’re an experienced pediatric dentist or completing residency and looking for the right place to start your career, we’d love to connect with you.

Come grow with Coastal Kids Dental & Braces and make a difference in the smiles of children throughout the Charleston community!

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Dentist will provide excellent dental care to children and families at the James Island location. They will work collaboratively with clinical and operational teams to ensure an exceptional patient experience.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and have completed an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency program. An active South Carolina dental license or the ability to obtain one is required, along with board certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient careTeamworkClinical dentistry

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dentist market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $346k (middle half $300k–$400k)88 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in South Carolina127 active5,803 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina healthcare professional listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 2% offer loan repayment127 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs · 4 employers
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<$315k
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$400k
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$425k-480k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 4 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

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PDS Management Services · Plattsburgh, New York

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Westphalia Holdings · Kansas City, Kansas

$230k-$461k
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Pediatrics-Focused Dentist

$230k-$461k
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General Dentist- Focused on Pediatrics

$200k-$400k
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

Living in Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$2,288/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.