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Pediatric Dentist or General Dentist (Kids Focus)
Full-Time | Albany, GA
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Pediatric Dentist or General Dentist with pediatric experience to join a busy, patient-focused dental practice in Albany, Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity for a provider seeking strong earning potential, clinical autonomy, mentorship, and long-term growth opportunities.
Position Highlights
- Income potential of $200,000–$350,000+ annually
- Compensation based on a percentage of adjusted collections, including hygiene production
- Full clinical autonomy with administrative support
- Mentorship available for new graduates and early-career dentists
- Student loan assistance available
- Opportunity for future partnership/ownership
- Established patient base with strong patient flow
- Modern, fully digital practice environment
Schedule
- Full-time opportunity
- 4–5 days per week
- Monday through Friday schedule with optional Saturdays
Patient Population
- Primarily pediatric patient base, including Medicaid patients.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s oral health while building long-term patient relationships.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive dental care to pediatric patients.
- Diagnose oral health conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Perform restorative procedures, including fillings, stainless steel crowns (SSCs), pulpotomies, and extractions.
- Provide same-day treatment when clinically appropriate.
- Conduct hygiene checks and recare exams while managing operative patients throughout the day.
- Educate patients and parents/guardians on oral health, prevention, and treatment recommendations.
- Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative team members to deliver exceptional patient experiences.
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
- Active Georgia dental license or ability to obtain licensure.
- Pediatric Dentists encouraged to apply.
- General Dentists with a minimum of one (1) year of experience treating pediatric patients are encouraged to apply.
- Active Medicaid Provider ID in Georgia, or ability to obtain one.
- Current Nitrous Oxide Certification (if required by state).
- Experience treating pediatric patients ages 1–21, with the majority of patients typically between ages 3–9.
- Comfortable managing patient behavior and communicating effectively with children and parents/guardians.
- Comfortable performing:
- Stainless Steel Crowns (SSCs)
- Pulpotomies
- Restorative treatment (fillings)
- Extractions
- Open to providing same-day treatment when clinically appropriate.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team-oriented mindset and compassionate chairside manner.
- New graduates and experienced providers welcome.
Practice Environment
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume pediatric office.
- Comfortable seeing up to 50 patients per day, with typical daily volume of 35+ patients.
- Able to manage approximately 12–15 operative patients per day while intermingling hygiene checks and recare exams.
- Approximately 70% of daily patient interactions consist of hygiene checks and recare exams.
- Comfortable treating Medicaid and underserved patient populations.
Team & Culture Fit
- Works collaboratively with doctors, hygienists, assistants, and office team members.
- Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Maintains a positive, patient-focused approach in a busy clinical setting.
- Dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for children and their families.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package available, including medical, dental, vision, malpractice insurance, continuing education support, paid time off, retirement plan options, and additional professional development opportunities.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity with excellent earning potential, mentorship, and a clear path for professional growth while making a meaningful impact on children’s oral health, we encourage you to apply.