Pediatric Dentist in Fort Wayne

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive pediatric dental care: exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride, SDF, restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, pulp therapy), extractions, and space management
• Perform behavior guidance using positive techniques, tell-show-do, nitrous oxide, and oral conscious sedation (with appropriate credentials)
• Manage treatment planning, patient/parent education, and preventive strategies to promote lifelong oral health
• Collaborate on hospital/general anesthesia cases as the practice grows
• Contribute to community outreach, school programs, and marketing to help launch and grow the practice
• Help shape practice protocols and culture from the ground up

• Be part of a de novo launch – rare chance to shape a brand-new practice from the start
• Work in a modern, kid-focused facility designed for comfort and efficiency
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment with emphasis on work-life balance (typically 4-day workweek)
• Live in Fort Wayne – a welcoming Midwest city with low cost of living, family-friendly neighborhoods, parks, arts, sports, and easy access to Chicago and Indianapolis
• Genuine pathway for long-term involvement, including future equity/ownership discussions for the right long-term partner

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Certificate from an accredited pediatric dentistry residency program
• Board-eligible or board-certified (or on track) by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
• Indiana dental license (or eligibility to obtain by start date)
• BLS certification (PALS preferred or willingness to obtain)
• Nitrous oxide permit and/or sedation credentials (or ability to obtain)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with children and parents; enthusiastic, patient, and fun personality
• New graduates welcome – we offer structured mentorship from experienced leadership
• Experienced candidates: proven clinical excellence and interest in practice growth/profitability