Pediatric Dentist (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Pediatric Dentist provides high-quality, patient-centered dental care to infants, children, and adolescents within Via Care Community Health Center’s integrated healthcare model. The role promotes oral health and improves outcomes for diverse and underserved populations through preventive, diagnostic, and restorative services. The dentist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats pediatric oral health conditions and develops individualized treatment plans that support long-term oral health and overall well-being. Working collaboratively with medical, behavioral health, and care management teams, the provider helps deliver coordinated, whole-person care for patients and families. The role also includes educating patients and caregivers about preventive oral health practices, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, supervising assigned dental assistants, and fostering a compassionate, child-friendly dental experience. The position supports Via Care’s mission of improving access to quality healthcare for medically underserved and vulnerable populations.
Requirements
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school.
- Valid state dental license.
- Completion of a pediatric dentistry residency program.
- Board certification or eligibility in pediatric dentistry.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Strong clinical skills and experience in pediatric dental care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to children and their families.
- Commitment to providing care to underserved and diverse populations.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, patient-centered environment.
- Excellent driving record and automobile insurance coverage.
- Subject to a criminal background check before employment.
- TB clearance, renewed every year.
- Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and boosters; vaccines and boosters as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a community health center or similar setting.
- Bilingual in Spanish is strongly recommended.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care, including examinations, preventive services, restorations, extractions, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, and other age-appropriate procedures.
- Evaluate and diagnose oral diseases, dental caries, developmental abnormalities, infections, injuries, and other pediatric oral health conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to promote long-term oral health and address each patient’s needs.
- Provide preventive and educational services, including oral hygiene instruction, dietary counseling, fluoride recommendations, and anticipatory guidance.
- Assess dental growth and development and recommend interceptive treatment, referrals, or specialty care when indicated.
- Provide compassionate, developmentally appropriate care that promotes comfort, reduces anxiety, and encourages positive lifelong dental habits.
- Refer patients who require advanced specialty services and coordinate with outside providers to ensure continuity of treatment.
- Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and care management teams in Via Care’s integrated, patient-centered model.
- Support the organization’s mission to improve access to quality healthcare for medically underserved and vulnerable populations.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical records in accordance with organizational policies, FQHC requirements, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.
- Comply with infection control, quality assurance, risk management, and patient safety protocols.
- Directly supervise assigned dental assistants and collaborate with hygienists and other dental support staff to support efficient clinic operations and high-quality care.
- Participate in provider meetings, case reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational trainings.
- Stay current with trends, technologies, and evidence-based practices in pediatric dentistry through continuing education and professional development.
- Foster a welcoming, child-centered environment that supports an exceptional patient and family experience.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Dental Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
