Pediatric Dentist
Compensation
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Job Description
The Pediatric Dentist plays a key role in supporting the clinic’s mission by delivering high-quality, compassionate dental care to children in a safe and welcoming environment. This role contributes to clinic-wide goals by fostering a positive, collaborative culture centered around patient care, safety, and an exceptional experience for both patients and families.
The Pediatric Dentist provides comprehensive oral health evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments tailored to pediatric patients, while also serving as a leader through mentorship, clinical excellence, and professionalism. This position sets the standard for respectful communication and teamwork across the clinic.
Schedule: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a consistent schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | No late evenings, no weekends
Benefits
We value your hard work and commitment—so we’ve designed a benefits package that truly supports you both professionally and personally:
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays to recharge and spend time doing what you love
- Comprehensive Health Coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life Insurance for peace of mind
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer support to help you build your future
- A positive, team-oriented environment where your skills are appreciated and your well-being matters
Qualifications
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD), or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree
Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry and in good standing with all applicable federal, state, and local licensing authorities
Experience with dental software such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Fuse, Open Dental, or similar systems is a plus
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Dentist provides comprehensive oral health evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments for children in a safe environment. The role also involves providing clinical leadership and mentorship to foster a collaborative team culture.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $346k (middle half $275k–$400k)80 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oklahoma index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Oklahoma | 111 active | 5,593 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Dentist at CATALYST DENTAL ALLIES P a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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