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Pediatric Dentist

DentistPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Help Build Something Special! Part-Time Pediatric Dentist Opportunity
  • Sky Pediatric Dentistry | Goodlettsville, TN
  • Are you looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where you can make a lasting impact from day one?

Sky Pediatric Dentistry is excited to open our brand-new Goodlettsville, TN location, and we're looking for a Part-Time Pediatric Dentist to join our growing team 2–3 days per week, with the opportunity to expand your schedule as the practice grows.

This is an exciting chance to help establish a new practice while enjoying the support and resources of a highly successful pediatric dental organization led by Dr. Mandy Ashley and Dr. Madison Galloway, who bring more than 30 years of combined clinical experience.

Our mission is simple: create positive, worry-free dental experiences for children while building lasting relationships with families in the community. If you're passionate about pediatric dentistry and enjoy working in a collaborative, fun, and patient-focused environment, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Flexible 2–3-day work schedule with the opportunity for additional days as the practice continues to grow
  • Excellent earning potential
  • Opportunity to help build a brand-new practice from the ground up
  • 100% Clinical Autonomy
  • Continuing Education opportunities
  • State-of-the-art, modern office designed for children and families
  • Positive, collaborative culture where providers are supported and encouraged to thrive

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a friendly, compassionate Pediatric Dentist who enjoys connecting with children and families, values teamwork, and is excited about growing alongside a new practice. Whether you're an experienced provider or a recent graduate, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while practicing with confidence and autonomy.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency
  • Active Tennessee dental license (or eligibility to obtain)
  • Pediatric Specialty Certificate
  • Ability to maintain state-required malpractice coverage
  • Spanish-speaking is a plus, but not required
  • Join us at Sky Pediatric Dentistry and help shape an exceptional pediatric practice from the very beginning while making a lasting impact on the families of Goodlettsville!
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Key Responsibilities

Provide pediatric dental care to children and families in a new practice setting. Help establish the practice while maintaining a positive, worry-free environment for patients.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient Care

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).

What does the Dentist market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $346k (middle half $300k–$400k)90 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Tennessee105 active5,803 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee healthcare professional listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus · 0% offer loan repayment105 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Dentist at Sky Pediatric Dentistry - Goodlettsville a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

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 Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
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$425k-480k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

6 jobs · 4 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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$230k-$461k
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$200k-$400k
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$1,200+/day
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Dentist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sky Pediatric Dentistry - Goodlettsville

Benefits & Perks

Excellent earning potential
Continuing Education opportunities
Flexible schedule
Positive, collaborative culture
100% Clinical Autonomy

Living in Goodlettsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$1,674/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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