Associate Pediatric Dentist – Leading with Pawsitivity

Pawsitive Pediatric Dentistry • Full-time • Ephrata, Pennsylvania, United States • $200k / year • 1w ago

At Pawsitive Pediatric Dentistry, our culture is rooted in four core values: Pawsitivity, Patient-Centered Care, Partnership, and Perpetual Learning.

We bring Pawsitivity into everything we do — creating a fun, encouraging environment where children feel safe and families feel supported. Our therapy dogs, Belle and Lucy, join us on duo-doctor days to bring comfort, joy, and calm to patients.

Our office is a new, thoughtfully designed space that balances comfort and efficiency, equipped with advanced technology to support high-quality, minimally invasive care. With a small but mighty team that supports each other daily, we celebrate wins together, show up with flexibility, and stay committed to giving kids a dental home that feels both joyful and intentional.

Compensation & Benefits

$1,100/day guarantee for first 3 months
33% of Adjusted Production
Expected earnings: $200,000–$250,000 annually
$1,000 annual CE allowance (registration costs)
AAPD dues & PA licensing covered
Insurance premium contribution provided
Flexible time-off policy – planned collaboratively to support balance and patient care

The Opportunity

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Procedures: Preventive and diagnostic (exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, radiographs) | Restorative (fillings, stainless steel crowns, strip crowns, Bioflex) | Space maintenance | Pulp therapy | Uncomplicated extractions
Minimally invasive care: Silver diamine fluoride, Hall technique, resin infiltration, Bioclear systems
Sedation & OR: Nitrous oxide in-office | General anesthesia cases at Hershey Medical Center
Technology: LightScalpel CO₂ laser, intraosseous anesthesia, Bioclear systems, Pearl AI diagnostics, cloud-based management software

Who We’re Looking For

Pediatric dentist (board-certified or board-eligible) with strong pediatric experience — or the compassion and patience to grow into it
Excellent communicator with kids and families
Fun, approachable, and willing to be a little silly to help children feel safe and at ease
Team-oriented and collaborative, with a passion for continuous learning

Location Highlights

Ephrata, PA – welcoming Lancaster County community
20 minutes from Lancaster City – vibrant dining, arts, and history
15 minutes from Lititz – ranked one of America’s “coolest small towns”
90 minutes to Philadelphia | 2.5 hours to NYC | 30 minutes to Harrisburg International Airport
Family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and strong sense of community

Why Join Us?

Our practice is growing, and with that growth comes the chance to shape the future with us. You’ll step into a supportive environment where mentorship is available, teamwork is valued, and fun is part of the daily routine.

If you’re a pediatric dentist looking for a practice that balances clinical excellence with compassion, playfulness, and innovation, we’d love to connect.