Pediatric Dentist – Houston, TX

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $210,000 – $360,000+
Location: Houston, TX
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: Primarily on-site in Houston, TX. Patient hours, call, weekends, and administrative time depend on the care setting.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Licensure, credentialing, malpractice coverage, and CME or CE support where applicable.
• Productivity, quality, sign-on, or retention incentive potential depending on the employer and role.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

Hire Innovative is recruiting a Pediatric Dentist in Houston, TX for a confidential pediatric dental practice. The role centers on the ability to deliver age-appropriate dental care, earn family trust, and make visits safer and less stressful for children with different needs. Qualified applicants can review the employer, team structure, and interview process with Hire Innovative before authorizing a submission.

About the Role

A strong match offers trained pediatric staff, suitable equipment, realistic scheduling, and the resources needed to care for children well. Day to day, the person in this position will deliver age-appropriate dental care, earn family trust, and make visits safer and less stressful for children with different needs. Houston candidates should expect a practical discussion about scope, compensation, team support, and the level of ownership available from the first months in the role. Candidates will receive clear information about team structure, expected workload, and how success is measured.

Responsibilities

• Examine pediatric patients and develop preventive, restorative, and behavior-aware treatment plans.
• Provide care appropriate to training, patient age, medical history, and cooperation level.
• Explain findings and options clearly to parents or guardians.
• Coordinate with assistants, anesthesia resources, specialists, schools, and referring providers when needed.
• Build dependable working relationships with patients, providers, and support staff while meeting documentation and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree with accredited pediatric-dentistry training.
• Active, eligible, or transferable state dental license and required specialty credentials.
• Confident behavior guidance and communication with children and caregivers.
• Sound judgment about safety, treatment setting, referral, and follow-up.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable care setting or patient population.
• Current role-specific certifications and familiarity with modern clinical documentation systems.

How to Apply

Send your current resume through the form below. A cover letter is optional. Candidates whose experience matches the opening will hear from Hire Innovative about the employer, timing, and interview process. We do not submit your resume without your consent.