Pediatric Dentist - UPMC Children's Hospital

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to children's health as a Pediatric Dentist. In this role, you will provide comprehensive dental care, educate young patients about oral hygiene, and work collaboratively with a team of professionals to enhance pediatric dental health. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives while working in a state-of-the-art facility recognized for its excellence in pediatric care. If you are passionate about dentistry and committed to improving children's health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• DMD degree and completion of pediatric dentistry residency required.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose dental conditions in pediatric patients.
• Educate patients on oral health and disease prevention.
• Supervise dental residents and assist in community health education.

Skills

Pediatric Dentistry

Patient Care

Oral Health Education

Clinical Documentation

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Pediatric Dentistry Residency

Job description

Regionally, nationally, and globally,

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in developing new therapies, and a top educator of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. Since 1890, with community support, UPMC Children’s has fulfilled its mission. It is consistently ranked on elite lists of pediatric hospitals, including the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals for 2023-2024.

Position: Pediatric Dentist

You will provide care to patients as part of UPMC Children's pediatric primary and preventive dental care program.

Responsibilities:

1. Examine patients requesting care, diagnose dental/oral conditions, and prescribe and perform appropriate treatments following clinical protocols and guidelines.
2. Administer dental/oral treatments in both traditional clinic settings and procedures performed under anesthesia in outpatient surgical or procedure centers.
3. Accurately document patient interactions, conditions, and treatments in dental records.
4. Complete referrals, data collection, and other required documentation.
5. Educate patients about oral health conditions and promote oral health and disease prevention.
6. Discuss departmental issues, program status, initiatives, and progress with the Operations Manager of the Pediatric Dental Program.
7. Supervise and educate pediatric dental residents and allied health professionals, including dental hygienists and assistants.
8. Implement departmental policies, protocols, and procedures in line with current professional standards.
9. Assist in community health education efforts as needed.
10. Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and institutional rules, regulations, and protocols related to dental practice, safety, public health, and confidentiality.
11. Perform duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.