Pediatric Dentist
Listed compensation
$300k
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Job Description
Athens Dentistry for Children | Watkinsville, GA
Athens Dentistry for Children is seeking a full-time Pediatric Dentist or experienced General Dentist to join our thriving, collaborative team serving the Watkinsville community.
For more than 15 years, our practice has been dedicated to treating every child as if they were our own. We are a well-established, multi-provider pediatric dental office with a strong reputation for exceptional patient care, a loyal patient base, and a team-oriented culture. Our doctors work collaboratively, share patients, and support one another to ensure every child receives an outstanding experience.
Why Join Athens Dentistry for Children?
- $300,000+ annual earning potential for Pediatric Dentists
- 100% clinical autonomy
- Established pediatric practice with a strong community reputation
Practice location is eligible for Georgia dental student loan repayment programs, offering the potential for up to $150,000 in loan repayment assistance over four years
Modern office equipped with in-office sedation, soft tissue and hard tissue lasers, and a partnership with a medical anesthesiology team
- Privileges and dedicated block time for general anesthesia cases at a local hospital outpatient surgery center
- Committed to serving our community as a Georgia Medicaid provider and delivering quality care to children from all backgrounds
- CE stipend plus hands-on laser training available
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more
- Collaborative, multi-doctor environment with mentorship and support
Qualifications
- Pediatric Dentist Candidates: All levels of experience welcome to apply
- General Dentist Candidates: Minimum 3 years of experience practicing in a pediatric dental setting or treating children
- Comfortable with all aspects of pediatric care
- Valid Georgia dental license (or in the process of obtaining)
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will provide high-quality pediatric dental care within a collaborative, multi-provider practice environment. Responsibilities include performing clinical procedures, managing patient care, and working with a team to ensure an outstanding experience for children.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $312k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $300k | Dentist median $275k (middle half $260k–$285k)56 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$312k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Georgia | 11 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Georgia | 189 active | 5,957 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $150k loan repayment | Georgia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment189 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,174 in the last 30 days | 743 the 30 days before (+58%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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