Pediatric Dentist
Listed compensation
$1,200/day
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Job Description
- Pediatric Dentist | Temp Position | Alpharetta, GA
- Looking for a flexible temporary opportunity in the Atlanta area?
Crabapple Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an experienced Pediatric Dentist for temporary coverage. Join an established specialty practice with an existing patient base, experienced support team, and immediate patient demand.
What We Offer
- $1,200/day or 34% of collections, whichever is greater
- Flexible part-time schedule
- Established patient base with immediate demand
- 2 dedicated dental assistants
- 100% clinical autonomy
- Supportive, collaborative practice environment
Qualifications
- 2+ years of Pediatric Dentistry experience required
- Available February 2027-May 2027
- DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency
- Georgia license or in the process of obtaining licensure
- INDDREP03
Key Responsibilities
Provide pediatric dental care for an established patient base in a specialty practice. Collaborate with a support team of dental assistants to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$312k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $324k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $312k | Dentist median $135k (middle half $135k–$135k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$324k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Georgia | 173 active | 5,750 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia healthcare professional listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment173 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,239 in the last 30 days | 792 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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About Crabapple Pediatric Dentistry
Benefits & Perks
Living in Atlanta
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $375k≈ 1.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,942/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.