Pediatric Dentist

Location

Liberty (Salem) and Lents (Southeast Portland) Practices

Full Time

Rotating Schedule – A Weeks: 4 days at Liberty Practice (40 hours); B Weeks: 3 days at Lents Practice (30 hours)

Expected Hiring Range: $262,500 – $350,000 per year depending on production

The Pediatric Dentist supports Willamette Dental’s evidence‑based treatment philosophy, mission, vision and core values by diagnosing and treating diseases that develop in the gums, teeth and jaw in infants, children and teenagers. The role includes providing varying levels of anesthesia, including local, nitrous oxide and general anesthesia in a hospital setting.

Degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), with a certificate or MSD in Pediatric Dentistry, board certified or eligible. Successful completion of a post‑doctoral residency program in the specialty area and valid licensure in the state(s) of practice.

• Degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) with a certificate or MSD in Pediatric Dentistry, board certified or eligible.
• DEA registration.
• Maintenance of BLS certification.
• Actively seeking or has achieved board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
• At a minimum, will maintain state board’s equivalent of a sedation permit.
• Will maintain appropriate certifications to support the provider’s anesthesia permit.

• Evidence‑based dental practices.
• Axi Um electronic records.
• Fulfillment of all requirements for proper electronic documentation of patient care.
• CAMBRA and PEMBRA, with an emphasis on prevention.
• Risk phases and risk assessment.
• Diagnostic terms.
• Information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat oral cavity anomalies.
• Principles and processes for providing a customer‑centric and optimal patient experience, including patient needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluation of patient satisfaction.

• Performing anterior and premolar root canals.
• Extracting erupted teeth, either routinely or surgically.
• Verbal and written communications.

• Utilize evidence‑based dentistry to recognize, prevent, intercept and correctly identify appropriate treatment.
• Operate a computer and various software applications quickly and accurately.
• Physically and visually perform surgical tasks and all dental procedures.
• Communicate information and ideas orally and in writing so others understand.

Willamette Dental offers medical, dental and vision insurance; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match; accidental death and dismemberment insurance; life insurance; voluntary disability insurance; commuter benefits; two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles); and an employee assistance program.

Eligible employees accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year plus seven paid holidays annually. The PTO program combines vacation and sick leave and is more generous than Washington State’s sick‑leave law. Part‑time employees accrue PTO on a pro‑rated basis.

Work is mainly performed while sitting or standing but requires occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items (papers, books, supplies). The incumbent uses a computer and standard office equipment for tasks.

Willamette Dental is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy‑related condition, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of duties and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with HIPAA.