Pediatric Dentist

Pediatric Dentist

Southwest Pediatric Dental | Indiana & Illinois
Full-Time | 5 Days per Week

Join a Growing, Patient-Focused Pediatric Dental Practice

Southwest Pediatric Dental is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and skilled Pediatric Dentist to join our growing team in St. John, Indiana and Orland Park, Illinois. This full-time opportunity offers a consistent five-day work week, an established patient base, and the opportunity to provide exceptional care in a practice dedicated exclusively to children.

At Southwest Pediatric Dental, our mission is to create positive dental experiences that build healthy smiles for life. Our team provides comprehensive pediatric dental care in a welcoming, child-friendly environment while utilizing evidence-based behavior management techniques and collaborating closely with parents to ensure the highest quality care. The practice offers preventive, restorative, surgical, and sedation services and welcomes PPO, HMO, and Medicaid patients.

Why Southwest Pediatric Dental?

• Full-time schedule (5 clinical days per week)
• Established and growing patient base
• Modern, pediatric-focused clinical environment
• Collaborative and experienced clinical team
• Opportunity to treat patients from infancy through adolescence, including children with special healthcare needs
• Supportive administrative team allowing providers to focus on patient care
• Practice locations in both Northwest Indiana and the southwest Chicago suburbs

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care for infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs
• Perform preventive, restorative, and emergency dental procedures
• Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and preventive care
• Utilize age-appropriate behavior guidance techniques
• Collaborate with clinical staff to deliver an exceptional patient experience
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Uphold the highest standards of patient safety, ethics, and quality care

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Dentistry
• Active dental license (or ability to obtain licensure) in Indiana and/or Illinois
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for providing outstanding pediatric dental care and building lasting relationships with patients and families

About Southwest Pediatric Dental

Southwest Pediatric Dental provides comprehensive pediatric dentistry in Orland Park, Illinois, and St. John, Indiana. The practice focuses on prevention, education, behavior management, restorative care, surgical procedures, and compassionate treatment for children of all ages. Every aspect of the practice is designed to create a positive, comfortable experience while promoting lifelong oral health.

If you're looking to join a practice where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working alongside a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.