Pediatric Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$300k
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Job Description
Pediatric Dentist Opportunity | New Residents Welcomed!
Pediatric Dental Specialists is seeking a full-time Pediatric Dentist to join our established practice serving the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area). This opportunity offers an immediate patient base, an experienced support team, and clinical autonomy to provide comprehensive pediatric care in a collaborative environment.
Whether you are an experienced Pediatric Dentist or completing residency, you will have access to mentorship and broad clinical exposure, including preventive and restorative dentistry, care for children of all ages, and all levels of sedation. With approximately 150 new patients per month, you can step into a busy schedule while continuing to grow your skills alongside an experienced team.
- Why You’ll Love It Here
- $250,000-$300,000+ yearly earning potential
- 100% Clinical Autonomy
- 100% of lab fees covered
- Established reputation and strong patient demand
Clinical Mentorship Available
- Experienced clinical support team, including 8 dental assistants and 6 hygienists across 2 locations
- Advanced technology, including: IV Sedation, scanners, soft-tissue laser, and digital x-rays
- Free CE opportunities, health benefits, and malpractice coverage available
Qualifications
- New residents and experienced Pediatric Dentists encouraged to apply
- Certificate from an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency program
- Active Georgia dental license (or eligibility)
- Sedation experience or training preferred
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care including preventive and restorative treatments for children of all ages. Manage a busy patient schedule while utilizing advanced technology and collaborating with an experienced support team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $286k 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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Living in Augusta
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $178k≈ 0.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,369/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 91.9
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.