Dentist II: Pediatric Dentist (.80 FTE)
About The Position
La Clínica de La Raza is hiring a pediatric dentist to provide care in a community-based health center serving diverse communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role handles all aspects of pediatric dentistry, including oral examinations, restorations, extractions, prophylactic care, and oral surgery. The dentist works as part of a cross-functional dental team and provides culturally and linguistically appropriate care to patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay. The position also involves treating diseases of the mouth, consulting with physicians about medical and dental problems, directing patients to plaque-control or other educational programs, attending staff conferences, and maintaining clinical and other records concerning services, supplies, and materials. The posting indicates that the role is most suited to a pediatric dentist with 1–2 years of primary-care-clinic experience, while the stated minimum experience requirement is two or more years in all phases of general dentistry and auxiliary utilization. Spanish fluency is described as ideal.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of dentistry.
- Possess 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.
- One to two years of experience in a primary-care-clinic setting.
Responsibilities
- Handle all aspects of pediatric dentistry.
- Perform oral exams, restorations, extractions, and prophylactic work.
- Provide four-handed dentistry and oral surgery as part of a cross-functional team of dentists.
- 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
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
