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Knoxville, Tennessee

Pediatric Dentist - Associate

DentalFull-Time

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Job Description

Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry – a well-established, family-oriented practice known for providing compassionate, comprehensive dental care – is currently looking for a Pediatric Dentist - Associate as follows. Provide pediatric dental care, including exams, cleanings, sealants, fillings, crowns, pulpotomies, extractions, and space maintainers Diagnose dental conditions and develop individualized, age-appropriate treatment plans Utilize behavior management techniques to ensure a calm and positive patient experience Educate patients and parents/guardians on proper oral hygiene and preventive care Administer nitrous oxide and/or sedation as licensed and permitted Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of exams, diagnoses, treatment plans, and outcomes in the EHR Ensure compliance with safety, sterilization, HIPAA, and infection control protocols Collaborate with general dentists, orthodontists, and other specialists to provide integrated patient care Participate in team meetings, trainings, and community outreach programs promoting children’s oral health Contribute to a professional, upbeat, and child-friendly environment for patients and staff Assist in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, patient satisfaction, and case acceptance Perform other duties as assigned to support operations

Key Responsibilities

The associate will provide comprehensive pediatric dental care, including exams, cleanings, and restorative procedures while developing individualized treatment plans. They will also collaborate with specialists and maintain accurate patient records in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols.

Requirements

The candidate must be a licensed pediatric dentist capable of administering sedation and utilizing behavior management techniques. Strong communication skills are required to educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and preventive care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental ExamsTreatment PlanningOral Hygiene EducationNitrous Oxide AdministrationSedation DentistryEHR DocumentationHIPAA ComplianceClinical Collaboration

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

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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$400k
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$425k-480k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Dentist: Pediatric Exp. Req. - New York (Upstate) - Top Rated Comp. PlanContract

PDS Management Services · Plattsburgh, New York

$475k
#2

Pediatrics-Focused Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Sacramento, California

$230k-$461k
#3

General Dentist- Focused on Pediatrics

$200k-$400k
#4

Pediatric Dentist

$1,200+/day
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

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 Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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