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Brentwood, Tennessee

Pediatric Dentist- Associate

DentalPart-Time or Full-Time

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Job Description

Pediatric Dentist — Little Smiles, Big Connections! Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry | Cool Springs & Maryland Farms | Brentwood, TN Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities You bring the passion for little smiles—we’ll bring the warm welcome!

At Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry, we believe a trip to the dentist can be something children look forward to. From first-tooth visits to brave little patient victories, we make room for encouragement, laughter, and plenty of high-fives.

We’re looking for a Pediatric Dentist who loves connecting with children, building trust with families, and making exceptional care feel comfortable and fun.

With opportunities at our Cool Springs and Maryland Farms locations, we welcome both part-time and full-time pediatric dentists looking for their next dental home!

Two Locations, One Big Heart Our Cool Springs and Maryland Farms offices in Brentwood, Tennessee, combine thoughtful, conservative care with a welcoming, kid-friendly approach. We help children feel comfortable, celebrate their progress, and give parents the guidance they need to support healthy smiles.

As part of Specialty Dental Brands (SDB), you’ll also join a broader community of pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and oral surgeons, with resources and support to help you grow while staying connected to your local practice and patients.

What Your Days Could Look Like Turning nervous first visits into proud “I did it!” moments. Providing preventive and restorative care tailored to each child’s needs. Helping families understand treatment options with warmth and clarity. Working alongside your team to create positive, comfortable patient experiences.

Celebrating little milestones and building relationships that last for years. We’d Love to Meet Someone Who… Has a DDS or DMD and has completed an accredited pediatric dentistry residency. Holds, or is eligible to obtain, a Tennessee dental license.

Brings compassion, sound clinical judgment, and a collaborative spirit. Enjoys connecting with children of different ages, personalities, and comfort levels. Believes kindness and a little creativity can make a big difference in a child’s day. Let’s Find Your Fit Your next chapter should feel right for you.

Whether you’re interested in part-time or full-time work, we’d love to discuss opportunities at Cool Springs and Maryland Farms, learn about your goals, and explore what would make this the right fit. Ready for a career filled with little smiles, meaningful connections, and a team excited to meet you?

Apply todayor reach out to Brooke Tripp at Brooke.Tripp@sdbmail.com with any questions! We’d love to make Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry your dental home! Learn more about Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry and Specialty Dental Brands!

Key Responsibilities

Provide preventive and restorative dental care tailored to the needs of pediatric patients. Build trusting relationships with children and families while ensuring a comfortable and positive dental experience.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a DDS or DMD degree and have completed an accredited pediatric dentistry residency. A valid Tennessee dental license or eligibility to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Preventive carePatient communicationFamily engagementTreatment planningCollaboration

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Pediatrics Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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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 Brentwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$805k
Typical market rent
$2,031/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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