Pediatric Dentist

Overview

Join our dynamic dental team as a Pediatric Dentist, providing exceptional oral healthcare to our young patients while working a flexible schedule of just four days per month. This role offers an exciting opportunity to focus exclusively on pediatric dentistry, delivering high-quality care in a supportive environment that values your expertise. With a focus on 50% production, you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s dental health while enjoying a balanced work-life harmony. We’re seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional passionate about pediatric dentistry and committed to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pediatric dental examinations, including patient assessment and diagnosis using dental terminology and medical imaging techniques.
• Deliver a wide range of dental treatments such as dental restorations, extractions, root canal therapy.
• Utilize advanced dental software systems like Eaglesoft for accurate medical documentation and record-keeping in compliance with HIPAA and state healthcare regulations.
• Apply aseptic techniques and infection control protocols diligently to ensure patient safety during all procedures.
• Communicate effectively with young patients and their guardians, explaining diagnoses and treatment plans clearly to foster trust and understanding.
• Collaborate with the dental team to coordinate care, including dental fabrication and integration of dental implants or endodontic procedures when necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pediatric dentistry best practices, medical terminology, and emerging technologies to enhance patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Valid state license to practice dentistry with specialization or certification in pediatric dentistry.
• Proven experience in pediatric dentistry or general dentistry with a focus on children’s oral health; prior experience with dental office or clinic environments is preferred.
• Proficiency in dental software platforms in Eaglesoft for charting and medical records management.
• Strong understanding of anatomy knowledge relevant to oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, and other specialized procedures for children.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and aseptic techniques aligned with healthcare diagnosis protocols.
• Excellent client communication skills to educate families about dental health, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
• Ability to perform dental extractions, root canal therapy, orthodontic adjustments, and other complex procedures efficiently and safely.
• Commitment to adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality of medical records in accordance with legal requirements.

Embark on this rewarding journey where your expertise transforms young lives through healthy smiles!

Pay: $2,500.00 - $5,000.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Patient treatment planning • Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Fabrication • Patient and family consultation • Dentistry • Customer communication • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental License • In-person customer service • Root canal therapy • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • State healthcare regulations • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preventive health (patient care) • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Children • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Patient family and caregiver education • Dental extractions • Implantology • Dental treatment planning • Patient consultations • Operating medical imaging equipment • Healthcare diagnosis • Health information management • Patient counseling • In-person • Patient charting • Aseptic technique • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Physical assessments