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Pediatric Dentist
Center for Family Health | Jackson, MI
Department: Dental
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Dental Director
Center for Family Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Dentist to join our Dental team. This role is ideal for a provider who is passionate about improving oral health outcomes for infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with special healthcare needs, including patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
At CFH, we take a whole-person care approach, working collaboratively across departments to support the needs of our patients and families. The Pediatric Dentist will play an important role in providing high-quality dental care, education, prevention, and treatment in a team-based clinical environment.
Why This Role Matters
The Pediatric Dentist helps create a positive, safe, and supportive dental experience for children and families while promoting lifelong oral health. This position supports access to care, prevention of oral disease, and treatment for pediatric patients who may face complex health, developmental, or social barriers.
What You’ll Do
- Provide high-quality oral health care in accordance with State of Michigan regulatory guidelines and CFH protocols.
- Diagnose, treat, and educate patients and families on oral health, prevention, and disease management.
- Obtain health histories and assess patient needs to determine whether modifications to care or consultation are needed.
- Perform minimal to moderate procedural sedation for appropriate pediatric dental patients.
- Accurately document diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, and patient care in the electronic health record.
- Follow infection prevention and control standards, including CFH protocols and CDC guidelines.
- Supervise the clinical work of dental assistants, dental hygienists, students, and residents.
- Assist with training clinical staff and supporting team development.
- Collaborate with staff across the health center to support whole-person care and address barriers to treatment.
- Refer patients for care beyond the scope of CFH services when appropriate.
- Participate in required meetings, committees, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- Michigan Dentist License and Michigan Pediatric Dentistry License.
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency program.
- Board certified or board eligible preferred.
- BLS and PALS certifications or ability to obtain.
- DEA license or ability to obtain.
- Controlled Substance License or ability to obtain.
- Strong clinical judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and high-quality care.
What We Offer
We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account, FSA & Health Savings Account, HSA
- Employee Assistance Program, EAP
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance Voluntary Life Options
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match after one year
- Continuing Education Fund
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness, PSLF eligibility
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays 1 Personal Holiday
- Discounted Jackson YMCA Membership
About Center for Family Health
Center for Family Health is committed to providing accessible, high-quality care to the communities we serve. Our Dental team works closely with medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, and support services to provide integrated, patient-centered care.
Apply Today
If you are a Pediatric Dentist who is passionate about caring for children, supporting families, and working in a collaborative healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you.
Center for Family Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.