Pediatric Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$500k

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Job Description

Lancaster Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a full-time Pediatric Dentist to join our thriving specialty practice in Lancaster, Ohio. This opportunity combines immediate patient demand, $500,000+ earning potential, mentorship from experienced pediatric dentists, and access to both in-house sedation and hospital-based treatment.

Whether you're an experienced provider or a graduating resident, you'll have the clinical support and autonomy needed to build a successful long-term career. You'll join an established pediatric team dedicated to delivering exceptional care while helping children build positive, lifelong relationships with dentistry.

  • $1,400+ daily guarantee or 40% of collections
  • Full-time associates typically earn $500,000+
  • Up to $50,000 in signing and performance bonuses
  • Clinical mentorship available from experienced Pediatric Dentists
  • Dedicated pediatric specialty practice with a strong referral network and loyal patient base
  • 100% clinical autonomy
  • 4.9-star Google rating with more than 2,400 reviews from local families
  • Experienced clinical and administrative support team
  • Medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits available + Free CE opportunities
  • Clinical Highlights
  • In-house sedation services and hospital OR access
  • Comprehensive pediatric dentistry with a wide variety of preventive and restorative procedures
  • Care for children from infancy through adolescence
  • Opportunity to treat special needs patients
  • Collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence and patient-centered care

Qualifications

  • New residency grads and experienced Pediatric Dentists encouraged to apply
  • Certificate from an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency program
  • Active Ohio dental license or eligibility for licensure

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care, including preventive and restorative procedures, for patients from infancy through adolescence. Collaborate with the clinical team to deliver high-quality care while utilizing in-house sedation and hospital-based treatment options.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Preventive dentistrySedation dentistrySpecial needs patient care

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$500k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $539k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Lancaster Pediatric Dentistry compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$500kDentist median $346k (middle half $300k–$400k)107 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$539k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Ohio11 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Ohio178 active5,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k sign-onOhio healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 7% offer loan repayment178 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,114 in the last 30 days737 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Ohio figures use all dentists: too few Ohio Pediatrics postings state pay.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

Benefits & Perks

$1,400+ daily guarantee or 40% of collections
Up to $50,000 in signing and performance bonuses
Clinical mentorship available from experienced Pediatric Dentists
100% clinical autonomy
Medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits
Free CE opportunities
In-house sedation services and hospital OR access

Living in Lancaster

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,226/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.