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Absolute Dental
Reno, Nevada

Pediatric Dentist or Kids-Focused General Dentist (Full-Time): Reno, Nevada

DentistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200K–$450K+ /yr

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Pediatric Dentist or Kids-Focused General Dentist (Full-Time) – Reno, NV
  • $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!
  • Location: Reno, Nevada

Absolute Dental is seeking a full-time Pediatric Dentist to Kids-Focused General Dentist to join our growing team in Reno. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care to children and creating positive, memorable dental experiences, we’d love to meet you.

Why Join Absolute Dental?

  • Well-established dental group serving Nevada communities for 20+ years
  • Busy, loyal patient base with strong pediatric referrals
  • Modern, fully digital practice with trained pediatric support staff
  • Consistent schedule — no hospital call, no weekends, no holidays
  • Competitive compensation: guaranteed base salary + production
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, malpractice, and 401(k)
  • Continuing education support and mentorship opportunities
  • Long-term growth and leadership potential within the organization

Your Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care (exams, sealants, restorations, extractions, space maintainers, etc.)

  • Educate children and parents on oral hygiene and preventative care
  • Foster a welcoming, calm environment for young patients
  • Collaborate with general dentists and specialists to ensure continuity of care
  • What We’re Looking For

DDS/DMD from an Accredited Dental School

  • Start 4 days a week, we are flexible on the days, could transfer to a full-time role.
  • Completion of a Pediatric Dentistry residency or Kids Focused General Dentist 1+ years of pediatric experience
  • Active Nevada Dental License or eligibility to obtain
  • Strong communication skills, patience, and ability to connect with children and parents
  • Team-oriented approach with a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

Why Reno?

  • Reno offers a strong blend of career and lifestyle benefits:
  • No state income tax
  • Family-friendly communities and a growing healthcare network
  • Close proximity to Lake Tahoe, skiing, hiking, and year-round outdoor recreation
  • Lower cost of living compared to major metro areas
  • Pay Range: $200,000–$450,000+ annually, based on experience and production

If you’re a Pediatric Dentist looking for a supportive, growth-focused environment where your expertise is valued, we’d love to speak with you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care including exams, restorations, and extractions while educating families on oral hygiene. Foster a welcoming environment for young patients and collaborate with other dental professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and have completed a pediatric dentistry residency or equivalent experience. An active Nevada dental license or the eligibility to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

General dentistryOral hygiene educationPatient careRestorative dentistryTeamwork

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$325k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $325k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Absolute Dental compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.5 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$200k–$450kDentist median $346k (middle half $300k–$400k)106 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$325k in purchasing powerNevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Nevada8 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Nevada87 active6,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,149 in the last 30 days779 the 30 days before (+47%)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. Nevada figures use all dentists: too few Nevada Pediatrics postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$325k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$23k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.5
Better work-life than 60% of Dentist listings

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

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call
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About Absolute Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Las Vegas, NV
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Malpractice insurance
401(k)
Continuing education support
Mentorship opportunities
No hospital call
No weekends

Living in Reno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$546k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,997/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Reno, NV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.