Pediatric Dentist
Listed compensation
$30k-$40k
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Job Description
Pediatric Dentist
Melbourne, FL | Part-Time | 2 days per month | Clinical Autonomy
Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) is hiring a Pediatric Dentist for our established practice in Melbourne, FL. Backed by 40+ years in dentistry, this role offers an established patient base, modern technology and is ideal for a confident pediatric dentist seeking long-term stability without sacrificing control over how they practice.
- Opportunity Overview
- Location – 205 Palm Bay Road, Suite 159, Melbourne, FL 32904
- Schedule – Part-time (Every other Friday)
- Compensation – Daily guarantee and 40% of production
Technology & Clinical Resources
- Office setup – 10-operatory, fully digital, paperless office with Nitrous and iTero digital scanning
- Imaging technology – Panorex with VideaAI technology
- Clinical tools – Henry Schein formulary, Perio Protect Therapy, and Curodont
- Multi-specialty – General Dentist, Periodontist, Orthodontist, and Pediatric Dentist
- Why Dentists Choose Great Expressions
- Clinical autonomy – you lead diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care
- Consistent patient flow – busy practice with 30-40+ patients/day
- Supportive team – office manager, 4 dental assistants, and patient coordinator
- Stability – backed by 40+ years of operational excellence
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive benefits – malpractice insurance, dental, 401k, pet insurance, identity theft
- Clinical mentorship & continuing education – dynamic CE program and personalized clinical development
- Employee discounts – access nationwide savings through PerkSpot
- What You’ll Bring
- Licensure – Licensed Pediatric Dentist (or soon-to-be)
- Care approach – Patient-focused, ethical approach to care
- Mindset – Interest in long-term, collaborative team environments
Next Steps
Looking for your next step in dentistry with greater control and income potential? Apply today to explore this opportunity with GEDC.
GEDC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Dentist will lead diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care within an established practice. They are responsible for providing high-quality dental services to an existing patient base while maintaining clinical autonomy.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Pediatric Dentist or in the process of obtaining licensure. A patient-focused, ethical approach to care and a collaborative mindset are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $34k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Great Expressions Dental Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 59 active listings.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$35k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- On-site
Living in Melbourne
- Typical market rent
- $1,823/mo≈ 73% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.0
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.