Pediatric Dentist

Dientes Community Dental - Pediatric Dentist

Under the supervision of the Site Lead Dentist, performs patient care, treatment planning and referrals.

• Perform patient care, treatment planning and referrals for the pediatric and adolescent population (ages 0-18).
• Provide dental care and services to patients, including examination, radiographs, preventative care, fillings, extractions, restorations, pulp therapy, crowns, and space maintainers.
• Coordinate the implementation of dental functions in order to meet patient care needs and industry and agency standards.
• Coach and mentor dental assistants at chair side to ensure the application of proper dental techniques and methods.
• Utilize training to appropriately manage behavioral issues based on the patient’s needs including behavioral guidance, stabilization techniques, nitrous oxide, and sedation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A passion for our mission.
• Commitment to safety and patient centered care.
• High value for continuing education, quality, compassion, teamwork and fun.
• A valid license to practice dentistry in California.
• Professional Liability Insurance.
• Must be available to work some Saturdays.
• Must LOVE working with children.
• Current CPR certification, proof of current TB test, Hepatitis B vaccine and recent physical exam.
• Computer literate and have experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Possession of up-to-date CPR certification and completion of yearly OSHA training.
• Certificate of completion from a CODA accredited Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Experience working with children.
• Experience with Dentrix and other database programs.

• Willingness to be trained and have the ability to retain information of the assigned duties and responsibilities listed in this job description.
• Strong organizational skills and technical acumen to carry out assigned duties.
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Superior customer service / patient care skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team with demonstrated dedication to excellence. Personal integrity manifested in a positive and credible image.
• Established comfort working with diverse cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.