Pediatric Dentist - Associate

Job Type

Part-time

Description

A Pediatric Dentist Associate specializes in providing comprehensive dental care for children, from infancy through adolescence, focusing on preventive, restorative, and emergency treatments. They create a positive and comfortable experience for young patients while educating parents on maintaining good oral health habits.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric dental care, including exams, cleanings, sealants, fillings, crowns, pulpotomies, extractions, and space maintainers
• Diagnose dental conditions and develop individualized, age-appropriate treatment plans
• Utilize behavior management techniques to ensure a calm and positive patient experience
• Educate patients and parents/guardians on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
• Administer nitrous oxide and/or sedation as licensed and permitted
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of exams, diagnoses, treatment plans, and outcomes in the EHR
• Ensure compliance with safety, sterilization, HIPAA, and infection control protocols
• Collaborate with general dentists, orthodontists, and other specialists to provide integrated patient care
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and community outreach programs promoting children’s oral health
• Contribute to a professional, upbeat, and child-friendly environment for patients and staff
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, patient satisfaction, and case acceptance
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operations
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
• Completion of an accredited pediatric dentistry residency program
• Active state dental license and specialty license in Pediatric Dentistry (if applicable)
• Current BLS and PALS certification
• Experience and comfort working with children of all ages, including those with special healthcare needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, kid-focused demeanor
• Proficiency with pediatric dental technologies and digital charting systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced, team-oriented practice
• Team members are expected to uphold the culture outlined in the SDB Handbook, with a focus on our core values and any additional responsibilities as define