Pediatric Dentist
Dientes - Santa Cruz, CA
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Job description $10,000.00 Sign-On and $5,000.00 Relocation Bonus AvailablePosition Summary Under the supervision of the Site Lead Dentist, performs patient care, treatment planning and referrals. Essential Functions/Responsibilities • 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. Education and/or Experience Required: • 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 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 Preferred: • Bilingual (Spanish/English) • Experience working with children • Experience with Dentrix and other database programs Skills/Specialized Knowledge • 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 a 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 Work Environment/Other • Clinic/Patient Care/Dental Environment
Created: 2026-03-04