Dentist - Pediatric Focus

STRIDE Community Health Center•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare—we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive services—including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach—across our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area. With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives—including your own—STRIDE is the place for you. General Purpose: In order to ensure quality healthcare dental services, the Dentist provides general dental services to patients. The dentist position is under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Oral Health or Associate Director of Oral Health.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Dentistry
Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Colorado
Graduation from an accredited dental school
DEA License and BLS certification
Previous experience working with an Electronic Dental Record program
Community: All are welcome at STRIDE - our patients are the center of our work.
Trust: Our patients feel safe, empowered, and supported.
Value: We respond to patients' needs by providing effective, affordable care.
Compassion: We treat patients with kindness, empathy, and dignity.
Ability to provide culturally sensitive dental care to patients with diverse backgrounds.
Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.
Ability to work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
Ability to analyze and synthesize data to determine the appropriate program.
Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations.
Ability to demonstrate the capability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDEs diverse patient population.
Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee and business information.
Past medical dental integration experiences or willingness to work with medical providers for delivery of optimal care.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a dental residency (GPR or AEGD)
General dentistry experience with a strong emphasis on pediatric dentistry
Demonstrated experience providing dental care to pediatric patients
Previous experience working in a community healthcare dental clinic
Bilingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

Provides oral health treatment including mandated care (prevention, emergency care, risk assessment), expected care (elimination of disease through extraction, restoration, endodontics), and optional care (removable and fixed partial dentures) as part of the approved scope of service.
Evaluates dental radiographs and charts for accurate diagnostic findings and assessment.
Reviews patient health history and charts existing oral conditions, findings, and assessment/plan into EHR system.
Develops sequenced treatment plan for patients.
Arranges referrals and consultations to patients as needed.
Collaborate with medical and behavioral providers in order to coordinate appropriate care for medically compromised patients.
Directly supervises rotating dental students in the dental clinics for quality outcome.
Reviews prosthodontic dental lab cases with dental lab technician to coordinate appropriate treatment for patients.
Participate in Quality Assurance/ Quality Improvement program: peer chart reviews and quality improvement.
Collaborates with operational manager(s) and dental support staff to order and maintain dental supplies.
This position requires working with portable delivery setups to serve senior population.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
401(k) with matching
Work-life balance
NHSC Loan Repayment
Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
No nights, weekends, or major holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more