Pediatric Dentist | Patient Centered Care

Essential Responsibilities



Clinical Care

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

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

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

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

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

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

Patient & Family Education

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

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

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

• Build trusting relationships through honest communication and compassionate care.

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

Teamwork & Collaboration

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

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

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

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

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

Professional Development

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

• Embrace new technologies and evidence-based treatment philosophies.

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

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

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.

• Pediatric Dentistry residency preferred.

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

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

• Pennsylvania dental license (or eligibility for licensure).

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

Preferred Characteristics

The ideal candidate:

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

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

• Communicates clearly and confidently with both children and parents.

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

• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

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

• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, and compassion.