Pediatric Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
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Job Description
- Lead Pediatric Dentist | Woodbridge, Virginia
- $250,000 - $350,000+ Earning Potential
Lake Ridge Pediatric Dentistry is seeking an entrepreneurial Pediatric Dentist to lead a brand-new practice in Northern Virginia. This is a unique opportunity to build a practice alongside an established doctor-owner, shape the patient experience from day one, and pursue future partnership.
Why Join Us?
- Lead doctor role with significant clinical autonomy
- Future partnership opportunity
- Opportunity to help build and grow a new practice
- Modern 5-chair facility featuring 3 open-bay chairs and 2 private operatories
- Located in a growing, family-focused Northern Virginia community
Compensation & Benefits
- $250,000 - $350,000+ earning potential
- Competitive compensation structure
- Sign-on bonus available
- Relocation assistance available
- CE support and professional development
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Future partnership opportunity
- Practice Highlights
- New Modern Pediatric dental practice
- 5 treatment chairs
- Opportunity to shape clinical protocols, systems, and practice culture from day one
Qualifications
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatric Dentist
- Eligible for Virginia dental licensure
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Interest in practice growth and long-term partnership
Commitment to Exceptional Patient Care
This opportunity is ideal for a pediatric dentist seeking more than an associate role and looking to build something of their own while working alongside established doctor ownership.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Pediatric Dentist will oversee clinical operations, establish practice protocols, and manage the patient experience at a new facility. They will also collaborate with the owner to grow the practice and work toward a future partnership.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $297k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Woodbridge
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $456k≈ 1.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,188/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 35 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 108.9
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.