Dentist II: Pediatric Dentist (.20 FTE)
About The Position
La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center serving diverse communities across the San Francisco Bay Area. The Pediatric Dentist provides pediatric dental care in a culturally and linguistically appropriate setting, serving patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The role works as part of a cross-functional dental team to provide high-quality patient care. The position handles all aspects of pediatric dentistry, including oral examinations, restorations, extractions, prophylactic work, four-handed dentistry, and oral surgery. It also involves treating diseases of the mouth, coordinating with physicians about medical and dental problems, connecting patients with plaque-control or other educational programs, attending staff conferences, and maintaining clinical and service-related records, including records of supplies and materials used. Spanish fluency is desirable. The posting describes the role as .20 FTE and notes that it is most suited to a pediatric dentist with 1–2 years of experience in a primary care clinic setting, while the listed minimum experience requirement is two or more years in all phases of general dentistry and auxiliary utilization.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of dentistry.
- Hold a valid D.D.S. or D.M.D. license to practice in California.
- Specialize in pediatric dentistry.
- Be able to operate all types of dental equipment and machinery.
- Be able to work across cultures and demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Have two or more years of experience in all phases of general dentistry and auxiliary utilization.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish fluency to better serve culturally diverse patients.
- Experience in a primary care clinic setting; the posting says the role is most suited to a pediatric dentist with 1–2 years of such experience.
Responsibilities
- Handle all aspects of pediatric dentistry.
- Perform oral examinations, restorations, extractions, and prophylactic work.
- Work as a member of a cross-functional team of dentists to provide patient care, including four-handed dentistry and oral surgery.
- Treat diseases of the mouth and confer with physicians regarding medical and dental problems.
- Assign patients to plaque-control or other educational programs.
- Attend staff conferences.
- Maintain clinical and other records regarding services provided and supplies and materials used.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
