General Dentist - Pediatric Focus

Job Purpose:

• Performs professional, high quality dental care, preventive care, and restorative care to pediatric patients under the age of 15 with maximum concern for client comfort, treatment, and respect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform oral examinations using x-ray and other special equipment to assess dental health.
• Diagnose and treat dental and oral diseases, ensuring the highest standards of care.
• Execute restorations, extractions, prophylactic, and other dental work as indicated.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general and pediatric dentistry.
• Utilize electronic dental records and other computer software efficiently for patient management.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to ensure a comfortable and respectful environment for pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in pediatric dentistry to provide cutting-edge treatment options.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations in all dental procedures.

Required Education:

• Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree, a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, or equivalent degree; graduate from an accredited school of dentistry.

Required Experience:

• At least five years of experience as a general dentist.
• At least two years of experience working with pediatric patients.

Preferred Experience:

• Able to qualify for a faculty appointment with NYU Langone Dental Medicine.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to use electronic dental records and other computer software.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general and pediatric dentistry.
• Proficiency in performing oral examinations using x-ray and other special equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and treat dental and oral diseases.
• Competency in performing restorations, extractions, prophylactic, and other dental work as indicated.
• Commitment to providing high-quality dental care, preventive care, and restorative care to pediatric patients under the age of 15 with maximum concern for client comfort, treatment, and respect.