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Watkinsville, Georgia

Pediatric Dentist

DentistFull-Time

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$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

Pediatric dentistrySedation dentistryLaser dentistryTeam collaborationMedicaid provider services

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).

How does Dental compare as an employer?
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Listed pay$300kDentist median $275k (middle half $260k–$285k)56 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$312k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Georgia11 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Georgia189 active5,957 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$150k loan repaymentGeorgia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment189 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. Georgia figures use all dentists: too few Georgia Pediatrics postings state pay.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Carrollton, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k)
CE stipend
Hands-on laser training
Loan repayment up to $150,000 over four years
In-office sedation
Hospital privileges for general anesthesia cases

Living in Watkinsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$418k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,189/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Athens-Clarke County, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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