What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Dentist | Patient Centered Care position at Pawsitive Pediatric Dentistry?
Essential Responsibilities
Clinical Care
• Perform comprehensive examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and preventive care.
• Provide restorative treatment, pulp therapy, stainless steel crowns, esthetic crowns, space maintainers, uncomplicated extractions, and other pediatric dental procedures.
• Utilize minimally invasive treatment options whenever appropriate, including Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), Hall Technique, resin infiltration, and other evidence-based approaches.
• Administer nitrous oxide sedation and participate in hospital dentistry cases as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow current evidence-based clinical guidelines while exercising sound clinical judgment.
Patient & Family Education
• Educate children and their families about oral health, prevention, nutrition, home care, growth and development, and treatment options.
• Take the time to answer questions thoroughly, ensuring families understand diagnoses, treatment recommendations, risks, benefits, and alternatives so they can make informed decisions.
• Present treatment recommendations with empathy, professionalism, and confidence.
• Build trusting relationships through honest communication and compassionate care.
• Help create positive dental experiences that reduce fear and encourage lifelong oral health.
Teamwork & Collaboration
• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Adapt successfully to both single-doctor and double-doctor schedules while maintaining efficiency, communication, and a positive team environment.
• Communicate proactively regarding patient care, scheduling, treatment planning, and clinical workflow.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to help teammates to ensure the best possible patient experience.
• Treat every member of the team with professionalism, respect, and kindness.
Professional Development
• Participate in continuing education and remain current with advances in pediatric dentistry.
• Embrace new technologies and evidence-based treatment philosophies.
• Seek opportunities for professional growth and contribute ideas that improve patient care and practice operations.
• Participate in mentorship, case discussions, and collaborative learning.
Qualifications
• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Pediatric Dentistry residency preferred.
• Board-certified or board-eligible pediatric dentist preferred.
• Experienced general dentists with significant pediatric dental experience are encouraged to apply.
• Pennsylvania dental license (or eligibility for licensure).
• Nitrous oxide permit and DEA registration, or ability to obtain.
Preferred Characteristics
The ideal candidate:
• Shares our values of Pawsitivity, Partnership, Perpetual Learning, and Patient-Centered Care.
• Is passionate about pediatric dentistry and enjoys working with children.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with both children and parents.
• Values educating families and empowering them to make informed decisions.
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Is comfortable working independently while also partnering effectively with another doctor.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, and compassion.