Pediatric Dentist

JR Dental Care's Jax Multispecialty Dental Center brings general and specialty dental care together under one roof in Jacksonville. Families can see multiple providers in one location, and our team coordinates care across specialties so patients of every age get complete, convenient treatment.

Position summary

We are hiring a part-time board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Dentist, or a General Dentist with pediatric experience, to lead care for our youngest patients on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You will provide comprehensive preventive, restorative, and behavioral care for infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs. You will work closely with our general dentists and specialists to deliver coordinated, family-centered treatment in a welcoming, child-friendly setting.

Key responsibilities

Clinical care

• Perform comprehensive exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients from infancy through adolescence.
• Provide preventive care, including cleanings, fluoride varnish, sealants, and space maintainers.
• Deliver restorative treatment such as composite fillings, stainless steel and zirconia crowns, pulpotomies, and extractions.
• Take and interpret age-appropriate radiographs.
• Use behavior guidance techniques, including tell-show-do, positive reinforcement.
• Provide or coordinate treatment under oral conscious sedation or general anesthesia, within your permits and credentials.
• Treat patients with special healthcare needs with patience and adapted care plans.
• Monitor growth and development and refer for orthodontic or other specialty care when indicated.
• Recognize and respond to dental and medical emergencies in children.

Family education and communication

• Explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly to parents and guardians, and obtain informed consent.
• Educate families on oral hygiene, nutrition, habits such as thumb-sucking, and injury prevention.
• Build trusting, lasting relationships that make dental visits a positive experience for children.

Team and practice

• Collaborate with general dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and other specialists in the center.
• Lead and mentor dental assistants and hygienists in pediatric-specific protocols.
• Keep accurate, timely clinical records and treatment notes.
• Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and Florida Board of Dentistry requirements.
• Recognize and report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by Florida law.
• Take part in team meetings, community outreach, and practice growth initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active, unrestricted Florida dental license, or eligibility to obtain one before start date.
• Active DEA registration.
• Current BLS certification; PALS preferred or required for sedation cases.
• One of the following:
  • Completion of a CODA-accredited pediatric dentistry residency (Pediatric Dentist), or
  • [2+] years of general practice with a significant pediatric patient load, or a GPR/AEGD with pediatric emphasis (General Dentist).
• Comfort treating children of all ages, including anxious and special-needs patients.

Preferred

• Board certification or board eligibility with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
• Florida sedation permit (pediatric conscious sedation)
• Experience with Medicaid and Florida KidCare patient populations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience in a multispecialty or group practice setting.
• Familiarity with Open Dental

Skills and attributes

• A warm, patient, and playful chairside manner that puts children and parents at ease.
• Strong clinical judgment and efficient, high-quality technique.
• Clear communication with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Calm, steady focus with anxious or uncooperative patients.
• Team-first attitude and willingness to collaborate across specialties.
• Commitment to ethical, evidence-based care and ongoing education.

Compensation and benefits

• Compensation: Based on experience
• 401(k)
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Continuing education allowance
• Experienced support team, modern equipment, and a steady pediatric patient base.
• Opportunities for growth, leadership, or partnership