Associate Pediatric Dentist

Sweetpea Smiles; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Long-term & short-term disability

Job summary

Sweetpea Smiles Practice Solutions LLC is seeking an Associate Pediatric Dentist in the Sugar Land and Richmond, TX area. This role offers a 4-day work week and a lucrative earning potential between $150,000 and $360,000 annually, based on schedule and production.

The practice serves families in the Greater Houston area from two convenient locations and emphasizes high-quality pediatric care. Ideal candidates include new graduates with mentorship or experienced pediatric dentists, ready to join

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of a Pediatric Dental Residency Program.
• Level 1 and Level 2 sedation credentials.
• Friendly, approachable communication style with children and parents.
• Passion for prevention, education, and doing the right thing clinically.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care in a child-centered manner.
• Perform operative dentistry and preventive care, and explain oral health concepts to families.
• Participate in sedation cases per training and credentials with nitrous, oral, or IV sedation.
• Collaborate with the team to keep visits efficient and positive.
• Contribute ideas to help the practice grow and improve patient experience.

Skills

Friendly communication

Prevention & education

Education

DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school

Pediatric Dental Residency Program

Job description

Sweetpea Smiles Practice Solutions LLC Associate Pediatric Dentist Sugar Land, TX·Richmond, TX·Full time

Associate Pediatric Dentist 4-Day Week | $150K–$360K Typical Earnings | Greater Houston Area (Sugar Land & Richmond)

About Sweetpea Smiles Practice Solutions LLC

Sweetpea Smiles is a top tier provider of pediatric dental care and a trusted resource to families throughout the communities we serve. We have been around for the past twelve years, and we currently serve through our two (2) locations in the Sugar Land-Richmond area with plans to continue growing. At Sweetpea Smiles our vision is to impact lives beyond dentistry. By creating personable experiences for our patients, we will continue to make Sweetpea Smiles a place where we captivate confidence in young smiles.

Description

Associate Pediatric Dentist

4-Day Week | $150K–$360K Typical Earnings | Greater Houston Area (Sugar Land & Richmond)

A growing, privately owned pediatric dental practice is seeking a caring, motivatedAssociate Pediatric Dentistto join our team acrosstwo convenient locations in the Greater Houston area (Sugar Land & Richmond). We welcome bothnew graduates (with strong mentorship)andexperienced pediatric dentists.

At a glance (the stuff you actually want to know)

• Typical earnings:$150K–$350K (based on schedule and production)
• Schedule options:Full-time (4 days: Mon–Thu) or Part-time
• High demand practice:steady flow of new patients with a strong reputation in the community
• Sedation model:Nitrous + oral sedation;IV sedation provided by an anesthesiology partner(you focus on dentistry)
• Support you can feel:dedicated assistants + efficient systems that protect doctor time
• Modern tech:digital radiographs, paperless charts, and updated clinical tools
• Mentorship + CE support:especially strong fit for early-career pediatric dentists

About the practice

For 15+ years, our practice has served as a trusted pediatric dental home for families across the Greater Houston area. Withtwo locationsand continued growth ahead, we’re building a team committed to bothexcellent clinical dentistryand anexceptional experience for kids and parents.

Our mission is to partner with families to lay the foundation for lifelong health by combining comprehensive pediatric dentistry with early intervention strategies that support overall growth and development.

Our core values

• Help First
• Be Coachable
• Respectfully Communicate
• Humbly Confident
• Ready & Reliable

Position overview

We’re looking for an Associate Pediatric Dentist who loves working with kids, values teamwork, and wants a practice wherequality care and a positive culture are non-negotiable. This role can befull-time or part-time, with a4-day full-time scheduleavailable.

What you’ll do

• Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care in a gentle, child-centered manner
• Perform operative dentistry and preventive care, and help families understand the “why” behind oral health
• Participate in sedation cases consistent with your training and credentials:
  • Nitrous and oral sedation
  • IV sedation cases supported by our anesthesiology partner
• Collaborate with our clinical and admin team to keep visits efficient, upbeat, and positive
• Contribute your ideas and strengths as we grow—your input matters here

What we’re looking for

• DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school
• Completion of a Pediatric Dental Residency Program
• Level 1 and Level 2 sedation credentials
• Friendly, approachable communication style with children and parents
• Passion for prevention, education, and doing the right thing clinically

Bonus (not required):

• Experience with laser dentistry
• Airway screening

Job types

Full-time, Part-time, Contract

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Long-term & short-term disability