Pediatric Dentist

Job Summary

High Point University seeking a dynamic and dedicated Pediatric Dentist to serve as a Clinical Attending at our esteemed academic institution. This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine clinical excellence with educational leadership, mentoring future dental professionals in pediatric dentistry. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for patient care, a commitment to advancing pediatric dental practices, and expertise in a variety of dental procedures within a teaching environment. As a Clinical Attending, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive dental services to children while fostering an educational atmosphere that promotes growth, innovation, and best practices in pediatric dentistry.

Duties

• Deliver high-quality pediatric dental care, including examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning for young patients.
• Perform a wide range of procedures such as dental restorations, extractions, oral surgery, endodontics (root canal therapy), orthodontics, prosthodontics, and dental implants tailored to pediatric needs.
• Utilize advanced dental software systems like Epic, Eaglesoft, and Dentrix for accurate medical documentation and patient record management.
• Apply aseptic techniques and infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations including HIPAA and state healthcare laws.
• Conduct patient assessments by interpreting medical imaging and understanding anatomy to develop effective treatment plans.
• Educate patients and their families on oral health practices, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions through clear communication.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on complex cases involving anesthesiology, medical diagnosis, or special healthcare considerations.
• Maintain proficiency in dental fabrication techniques and stay updated on innovations in pediatric dentistry and oral surgery procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all healthcare diagnosis standards, medical documentation requirements, and dental terminology conventions.
• Support the training of dental students and residents by demonstrating clinical procedures and best practices in pediatric dentistry.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid state licensure to practice dentistry with specialized certification or training in pediatric dentistry.
• Proven experience in general dentistry with a focus on pediatrics; prior experience in a dental clinic or academic setting is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy relevant to pediatric patients.
• Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic, Eaglesoft, or Dentrix; familiarity with dental office experience is preferred.
• Skilled in performing diverse dental procedures including root canal therapy, dental extractions, oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and implant placement.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, aseptic techniques, and medical imaging standards for safe practice.
• Excellent client communication skills with the ability to educate children and their families effectively.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and state healthcare policies governing medical records and patient privacy.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Join us to make a meaningful impact on children's oral health while shaping the future of dentistry through education!

Pay: $200,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Record keeping • Fabrication • Direct patient care • Dentistry • Customer communication • Anatomy knowledge • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Prosthodontics • Doctoral degree • Medical law • Dental care patient counseling • Educational support mentoring • Radiology diagnostics • Dental License • Academic institution experience • Root canal therapy • Clinical skill development • Working with pediatric populations • Practice management software • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Diagnostic radiology • State healthcare regulations • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Preventive health (patient care) • Clinical staff training • Dental terminology • University • Professional development support • Tuition reimbursement • Clinical training • Clinical staff mentoring • Team training • Children • Healthcare privacy protection • Dental implants • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Patient family and caregiver education • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Dental extractions • Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning • Dental treatment planning • Healthcare diagnosis • Health information management • Experience at colleges/universities • Patient counseling • In-person • Patient charting • Aseptic technique • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Senior level • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Teaching • Medical imaging interpretation • Physical assessments • Retirement plan • Dental clinic experience