Pediatric Dentist
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $500k | Dentist median $346k (middle half $300k–$400k)107 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$539k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Ohio | 11 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Ohio | 178 active | 5,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | Ohio healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 7% offer loan repayment178 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,114 in the last 30 days | 737 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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