Pediatric Dentist

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
  -1252-01
• Profession:
  Pediatric Dentist
• Location:
  
  Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Facility Type:
  Dental Clinic
• Job Type: Contract
• 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)
• Rate: $130/hr plus travel, lodging and malpractice insurance

• 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.