Pediatric Dentist

Premium Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Premium Health Center in New York is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care for children in a community health setting. The role involves diagnosing, preventing, and treating oral health issues using a range of specialized equipment.

The position offers on-site training for general dentists, flexible full- or part-time schedules, and collaboration with the Pediatric Dentistry department and Medical Director.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited U.S./Canadian dental school.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Dentistry preferred.
• Passed NBDE or INBDE and NY license requirements.
• Prior experience working as a Dentist in an FQHC setting preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with calendar management and office software.

Responsibilities

• Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues to determine condition, using dental instruments, x-ray, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Formulates plan of treatment for patient\'s teeth and mouth tissue.
• Fills, extracts, and replaces teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements.
• Applies fluoride and sealants to teeth.
• Treats exposure of pulp-by-pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
• Treats infected root canal and related tissues.
• Fills pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
• Eliminates irritating margins of fillings and corrects occlusions, using dental instruments.
• Removes pathologic tissue or diseased tissue using surgical instruments.
• Restores natural color of teeth by bleaching, cleaning, and polishing.
• Analyzes and evaluates dental needs to determine changes and trends in patterns of dental disease.
• Counsels and advises patients and/or caregivers about growth and development of dental problems and preventive oral health care services.
• Fabricates or coordinates fabrication of prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges,dentures, and obturating appliances.
• Fits and adjusts prosthodontic appliances in patient\'s mouth.
• Produces and evaluates dental health educational materials.
• Plans, organizes, and maintains dental health programs.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as necessary.
• Participates as a member of the clinical staff on committees, etc. as assigned.
• Makes referrals as indicated by the assessed needs of the patient.
• Participates in the on-call schedule.
• Other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited U.S./Canadian dental school

Board Certification in Pediatric Dentistry preferred

Passed NBDE or INBDE and NY license requirements

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Google Suite

Job description

Pediatric Dentist

Training Available on site for General Dentists!

Job Status: Full Time or Part Time

Department: Pediatric Dentistry

Reports To: Medical Director

Using a variety of specialized equipment is responsible for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of teeth and oral tissue problems of assigned patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues to determine condition, using dental instruments, x-ray, and other diagnostic equipment.

• Formulates plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
• Fills, extracts, and replaces teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements.

• Applies fluoride and sealants to teeth.
• Treats exposure of pulp-by-pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.

• Treats infected root canal and related tissues.
• Fills pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
• Eliminates irritating margins of fillings and corrects occlusions, using dental instruments.
• Removes pathologic tissue or diseased tissue using surgical instruments.
• Restores natural color of teeth by bleaching, cleaning, and polishing.
• Analyzes and evaluates dental needs to determine changes and trends in patterns of dental disease.
• Counsels and advises patients and/or caregivers about growth and development of dental problems and preventive oral health care services.

• Fabricates or coordinates fabrication of prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges,dentures, and obturating appliances.

• Fits and adjusts prosthodontic appliances in patient's mouth.
• Produces and evaluates dental health educational materials.
• Plans, organizes, and maintains dental health programs.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as necessary.
• Participates as a member of the clinical staff on committees, etc. as assigned.
• Makes referrals as indicated by the assessed needs of the patient.
• Participates in the on-call schedule.
• Other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD from an accredited U.S./Canadian dental school.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Dentistry preferred.
• Passed national dental board exams (NBDE or INBDE) and NY requirements for general license.
• Prior experience working as a Dentist in an FQHC setting preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with calendar management and office software (e.g., Outlook, Google Suite).

• Maximum attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Positive, flexible disposition.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life coverage.
• Paid Time Off and holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program.
• 403(b) Retirement Plans with employer matching contribution.