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Casa Smiles
Hialeah, Florida

Pediatric dentist

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

About the Role

4 Kids Dental is looking for a passionate and dedicated Pediatric Dentist to join our growing team in Hialeah, FL! This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young patients by delivering exceptional, compassionate dental care in a fun and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care including exams, cleanings, fillings, and extractions
  • Diagnose and treat dental conditions in infants, children, and adolescents
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for young patients
  • Educate patients and parents on proper oral hygiene practices and preventive care
  • Administer local anesthesia and manage behavior guidance techniques for anxious patients
  • Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations

Requirements

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited program
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency program
  • Active Florida dental license or eligibility to obtain one
  • Board certification or board eligibility with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD)
  • Experience with behavior management techniques including nitrous oxide sedation
  • Strong communication skills with children and parents of diverse backgrounds
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a strong plus in the Hialeah community

About Us

$ Kids Dental is a trusted dental home proudly serving the Hialeah, FL community with a commitment to delivering warm, high-quality dental care for the whole family. Our patients love us for our friendly, patient-centered approach — and our team loves working here because of our supportive culture, modern facilities, and the joy of creating healthy, happy smiles every day.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Dental diagnosisTreatment planningOral hygiene educationPatient record maintenanceHIPAA compliance

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dentist market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $275k (middle half $250k–$275k)108 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Florida316 active5,778 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Pediatrics Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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

PDS Management Services · Plattsburgh, New York

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General Dentist- Focused on Pediatrics

$200k-$400k
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Pediatric Dentist

$1,200+/day
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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.

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About Casa Smiles

Medical Practices
Coral Gables, Florida
11-50 employees

Living in Hialeah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$531k
Typical market rent
$2,343/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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