Pediatric Dentist

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical staffing company is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to provide comprehensive dental services to children in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Responsibilities include performing clinical examinations, preventive care, and restorative dental procedures. Ideal candidates must have a DMD or DDS and complete a pediatric dental residency program, along with an active license to practice. This contract position offers a work schedule of 27 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• DMD or DDS from an ADA-accredited institution required.
• Post graduate pediatric dental residency completion is essential.
• Active license to practice dentistry in any State or U.S. territory.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical examinations and diagnostic tests for dental health.
• Implement preventive measures like sealants and fluoridation.
• Provide restorative dental care and manage dental trauma.
• Address dental trauma, pain management, extractions and pulpal therapy as needed.
• Teach children and families about proper oral hygiene, dietary habits and overall health practices to prevent dental problems.
• Use child-friendly techniques to manage anxiety and fear during dental procedures.
• Work with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic patient care and obtain consultative services as needed.
• Accurately document patient care in accordance with clinic policies and CMS regulations.
• Adhere to all operational and regulatory requirements, ensuring high-quality service and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Pediatric dentistry expertise

Patient care and management

Communication with children

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Completed pediatric dental residency

Job description

Albuquerque, United States | Posted on 02/05/2026

• Specialty Dentistry - Pediatric Dentistry
• Job Type Contract
• Date Opened 02/05/2026
• State/Province New Mexico
• Country United States

Job Description

Adelphi is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to provide services at a facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive pediatric dental services to children (ages infancy through adolescence), while ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards.

Job Quick Facts

• Profession: Pediatric Dentist
• Facility Type: Dental Clinic
• Contract Term: 1 year (Potential for a long term contract)
• Shift Schedule: 27 hours/week, Mon-Fri (During the hours of 8am-12:30 pm and 1:15pm-5:30pm)

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from an ADA-accredited institution.
• Have completed a post graduate pediatric dental residency program from an accredited pediatric dental residency program.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in any State or U.S. territory

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical examinations, radiographs, diagnostic models, and other tests to evaluate patient dental health.
• Implement fluoridation activities, sealants, silver diamine fluoride, and space maintenance to prevent dental issues.
• Provide routine and complex restorative dental care, including the use of local anesthetics, nitrous oxide, and behavior management techniques.
• Address dental trauma, pain management, extractions, and perform pulpal therapy as needed.
• Teach children and their families about proper oral hygiene, dietary habits, and overall health practices to prevent dental problems.
• Use child-friendly techniques to manage anxiety and fear during dental procedures.
• Work alongside other healthcare professionals in providing holistic patient care, including obtaining consultative services for specialized needs.
• Accurately document patient care in accordance with clinic policies and CMS regulations.
• Adhere to all operational and regulatory requirements, ensuring high-quality service and patient satisfaction.