Pediatric Dentist for School-Based Health Program

Morris Heights Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) seeks a compassionate Dentist to join our School-Based Health Program and expand access to oral healthcare for children and adolescents.

The successful candidate will perform exams, preventive and restorative care, coordinate referrals, and educate students and families within school-based settings. NY license required; DDS/DMD from an accredited school; FQHC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Current and unrestricted New York State dental license.
• Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.
• Community health, FQHC, pediatric, or school-based dental experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient-engagement skills.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, patient-centered care and reducing oral-health disparities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental examinations, assessments, and treatment planning.
• Deliver preventive and restorative dental services, including cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, and other appropriate procedures.
• Diagnose and manage common oral health conditions affecting children and adolescents.
• Provide education to students and families regarding oral hygiene, nutrition, and preventive dental care.
• Identify patients requiring specialty services and coordinate appropriate referrals and follow-up.
• Respond to urgent and emergent dental needs within the school-based setting.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with dental, medical, nursing, behavioral health, school, and operational teams.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory readiness initiatives.
• Support school-based oral health education, outreach, and community engagement activities.

Skills

Communication

Patient engagement

Cultural competence

Clinical judgment

Education

DDS/DMD

Job description

Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) seeks a compassionate Dentist to join our School-Based Health Program and expand access to oral healthcare for children and adolescents.

The successful candidate will perform exams, preventive and restorative care, coordinate referrals, and educate students and families within school-based settings. NY license required; DDS/DMD from an accredited school; FQHC experience preferred.