Pediatric Dentist - Associate

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