Dentist - Pediatric (Part-time)

Job description

Position Purpose: The pediatric dentist’s role is to serve as an in-house specialist providing dental care to young patients ages 0–5 who would otherwise be referred outside of the clinic. The position focuses on delivering specialized pediatric dental services and collaborating closely with the Community Dental Home Coordinator (CDHC) to support the clinic’s oral health goals for pediatric patients. MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS: - Part-time — Fridays, 8 hours. - Must be available and willing to work additional days in the future at the new clinic once operational. - Works together with the Community Dental Home Coordinator (CDHC) and other members of the clinic’s staff to develop and implement effective referral practices for young children within the clinic (i.e., from primary care medical providers to dental care providers). - Ensures that the clinic creates an environment supportive of providing a “21st Century Dental Home”: - Comprehensive oral health care services - Comprehensive assessment for oral diseases and conditions - Preventive dental health protocols based upon individually assessed risk - Anticipatory guidance related to growth & development - Plan...