Pediatric Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$350k

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Job Description

Pediatric Dentist | $250,000-350,000.00K + Earning Potential

Join an established private pediatric dental practice in the Greater Rochester area with a strong patient base, supportive clinical team, and experienced owner committed to the success of the incoming doctor. This is a great opportunity for a pediatric dentist looking for long term growth, including potential future ownership for the right candidate.

Why Join Us

  • $250,000-350,000.00K + earning potential
  • Competitive production-based compensation
  • Potential future ownership opportunity
  • Established pediatric patient base and strong patient flow
  • Clinical autonomy with mentorship and owner support
  • Experienced clinical team
  • Competitive benefits and additional incentives
  • Full-time schedule

Qualifications

  • 2–3+ years of Pediatric Dentistry experience preferred
  • Pediatric Dentistry residency training
  • DDS/DMD with New York license or eligibility
  • Sedation experience is a plus
  • Comfortable practicing independently
  • Strong communication skills with children and parents

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality pediatric dental care within an established private practice setting. Collaborate with a supportive clinical team while maintaining clinical autonomy and patient flow.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient careIndependent practice

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $278k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Private Dental Office compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$250k–$350kDentist median $234k (middle half $169k–$313k)216 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$278k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New York38 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in New York281 active5,976 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment281 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,174 in the last 30 days743 the 30 days before (+58%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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 Pediatrics postings state pay.

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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.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive benefits
Potential future ownership opportunity