Under the general direction of the Dental Director, the Pediatric Dentist provides dental care for infants, children and adolescents. Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases, abnormalities, injuries, and dysfunctional disorders of the oral cavity and its associated structures in children. Examines child patients and interprets radiographs and diagnostic tests to determine type and extent of dental diseases and disabilities or dysfunctions. Evaluates findings and prescribes type, extent, and order of treatment required. The Pediatric Dentist restores health and function of carious, fractured, or otherwise defective teeth. He/she performs oral surgery, endodontic, prosthodontics, and interceptive orthodontic treatment on children. Counsels and advises patients and family on growth and development dental problems of the patient. He/she provides assessment and management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) and preventative services through the use fluoride, sealants, antimicrobial agents and saliva testing. The Pediatric Dentist provides behavior management techniques and instructs patient and family members on dental care. Formulates and implements procedures governing operation of the pediatric dentistry service. He/she determines equipment, material, and personnel required to accomplish treatment of children. The Pediatric Dentist coordinates with other dental and pediatric medical services and instructs dentists and technical assistants in pediatric dentistry procedures and techniques.