Pediatric Dentist | Patient Centered Care

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

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Clinical Care

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• Perform comprehensive examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and preventive care.

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• Provide restorative treatment, pulp therapy, stainless steel crowns, esthetic crowns, space maintainers, uncomplicated extractions, and other pediatric dental procedures.

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• Utilize minimally invasive treatment options whenever appropriate, including Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), Hall Technique, resin infiltration, and other evidence-based approaches.

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• Administer nitrous oxide sedation and participate in hospital dentistry cases as appropriate.

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• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

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• Follow current evidence-based clinical guidelines while exercising sound clinical judgment.

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Patient & Family Education

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• Educate children and their families about oral health, prevention, nutrition, home care, growth and development, and treatment options.

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• Take the time to answer questions thoroughly, ensuring families understand diagnoses, treatment recommendations, risks, benefits, and alternatives so they can make informed decisions.

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• Present treatment recommendations with empathy, professionalism, and confidence.

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• Build trusting relationships through honest communication and compassionate care.

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• Help create positive dental experiences that reduce fear and encourage lifelong oral health.

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Teamwork & Collaboration

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• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver exceptional patient care.

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• Adapt successfully to both single-doctor and double-doctor schedules while maintaining efficiency, communication, and a positive team environment.

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• Communicate proactively regarding patient care, scheduling, treatment planning, and clinical workflow.

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• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to help teammates to ensure the best possible patient experience.

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• Treat every member of the team with professionalism, respect, and kindness.

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Professional Development

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• Participate in continuing education and remain current with advances in pediatric dentistry.

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• Embrace new technologies and evidence-based treatment philosophies.

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• Seek opportunities for professional growth and contribute ideas that improve patient care and practice operations.

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• Participate in mentorship, case discussions, and collaborative learning.

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Qualifications

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• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.

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• Pediatric Dentistry residency preferred.

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• Board-certified or board-eligible pediatric dentist preferred.

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• Experienced general dentists with significant pediatric dental experience are encouraged to apply.

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• Pennsylvania dental license (or eligibility for licensure).

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• Nitrous oxide permit and DEA registration, or ability to obtain.

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Preferred Characteristics

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The ideal candidate:

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• Shares our values of Pawsitivity, Partnership, Perpetual Learning, and Patient-Centered Care .

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• Is passionate about pediatric dentistry and enjoys working with children.

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• Communicates clearly and confidently with both children and parents.

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• Values educating families and empowering them to make informed decisions.

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• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

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• Is comfortable working independently while also partnering effectively with another doctor.

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• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, and compassion.

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