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Athens Dentistry for Children
Watkinsville, Georgia

Pediatric Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k

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Job Description

Overview

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)

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Key Responsibilities

Provide dental care to children in a collaborative, multi-provider practice serving the Watkinsville community. Work with other doctors to support patients and deliver high-quality pediatric dental experiences.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric DentistryGeneral DentistryPediatric Patient CareSedation DentistryLaser DentistrySoft Tissue LasersTeam CollaborationCommunity Dentistry

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).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Watkinsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$2,004/mo
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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

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About Athens Dentistry for Children

Benefits & Perks

100% clinical autonomy
CE stipend plus hands-on laser training
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
Georgia dental student loan repayment up to $150,000 over four years
In-office sedation
Soft tissue and hard tissue lasers
Partnership with medical anesthesiology team
Hospital privileges and dedicated block time for general anesthesia cases