Pediatric Dentist

Denver Health•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Pediatric Dentistry at Denver Health is recruiting for a Full-Time Pediatric Dentist to join our team and practice at multiple sites in Denver, CO. The Pediatric Dentist ("Dentist") under minimal supervision, provides primary and comprehensive preventative and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs. Diagnose, prevent, and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue. Perform extractions, preventative and restorative dental work on pediatric and special needs patients. Provide instruction on brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care. Administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.

Requirements

Completion of Accredited Dentistry Program
DDS-Dentist - JCNDE - Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
Demonstrated proficiency with technology platforms, for example, the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Diagnose dental conditions.
Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
Prepare diagnostic and treatment records.
Study diagnostic records such as medical or dental histories.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Determine appropriate dental procedures based on patient need including but not limited to: pulp treatment, including pulp capping and removal of pulp chamber remnants, Prepare and restore carious teeth with appropriate dental material, Extract erupted, impacted, infected, otherwise diseased teeth and, as indicated, for guidance and development of the dentition.
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patient during procedure, orthodontic treatment and space maintenance.
Maintains charts and treatment plans and completes required reports.
Prepares charts and determines that most appropriate plan for treatment.
Staff Management

Benefits

Generous paid time off
Fully paid parental leave
Exceptional retirement contributions
Comprehensive health coverage
Nationally recognized well-being programs
Tuition assistance
Career advancement pathways
Professional development
Loan forgiveness eligibility
Employer contributions
Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration for all ambulatory providers!
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer