Pediatric Dentist

Pediatric Dentist
Training Available on site for General Dentists!

Job Status: Full Time or Part Time
Department: Pediatric Dentistry
Reports To: Medical Director

Using a variety of specialized equipment is responsible for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of teeth and oral tissue problems of assigned patients.

Key Responsibilities:
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues to determine condition, using dental instruments, x-ray, and other diagnostic equipment.
Formulates plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
Fills, extracts, and replaces teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements.
Applies fluoride and sealants to teeth.
Treats exposure of pulp-by-pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
Treats infected root canal and related tissues.
Fills pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
Eliminates irritating margins of fillings and corrects occlusions, using dental instruments.
Removes pathologic tissue or diseased tissue using surgical instruments.
Restores natural color of teeth by bleaching, cleaning, and polishing.
Analyzes and evaluates dental needs to determine changes and trends in patterns of dental disease.
Counsels and advises patients and/or caregivers about growth and development of dental problems and preventive oral health care services.
Fabricates or coordinates fabrication of prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges,dentures, and obturating appliances.
Fits and adjusts prosthodontic appliances in patient's mouth.
Produces and evaluates dental health educational materials.
Plans, organizes, and maintains dental health programs.
Provides emergency care and treatment as necessary.
Participates as a member of the clinical staff on committees, etc. as assigned.
Makes referrals as indicated by the assessed needs of the patient.
Participates in the on-call schedule.
Other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
DDS or DMD from an accredited U.S./Canadian dental school.
Board Certification in Pediatric Dentistry preferred.
Passed national dental board exams (NBDE or INBDE) and NY requirements for general license.
Prior experience working as a Dentist in an FQHC setting preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with calendar management and office software (e.g., Outlook, Google Suite).
Maximum attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Positive, flexible disposition.

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life coverage.
Paid Time Off and holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible spending accounts.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program.
403(b) Retirement Plans with employer matching contribution.

Patient treatment planning • Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Prosthetic fitting • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Fabrication • Dentistry • Google Workspace • Customer communication • Committee work • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Microsoft Outlook • 403(b) matching • Dental bridge fabrication • Prosthodontics • Surgery • Surgical tissue handling and manipulation • Community health center experience • Maintaining patient confidentiality • Dental License • Fluoride treatment • Paid holidays • Root canal therapy • Loan repayment program • Full-time • Health insurance • Dental fillings • Dental insurance • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Preventive health (patient care) • Flexible spending account • Chairside coronal polishing • One-on-one patient counseling • Removable prosthodontics • Paid time off • Surgical instruments • Calendar management • Client referral services • Doctor of Dentistry • Patient care • Pediatrics • Patient family and caregiver education • Dental equipment • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Dental extractions • Dental treatment planning • Employee assistance program • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • Patient counseling • 403(b) • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Senior level • Oral surgery • Patient referrals • Loan forgiveness • Dental sealant application • Patient emergency assistance • Polishing • Communication skills • Life insurance