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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentist - Washington, DC

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview Pediatric Dentist – Part Time (Wednesdays & Fridays)

Location:

Capital Kids Dentistry 4200 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 240, Washington, DC 20016

Join a thriving pediatric dental practice dedicated to compassionate, minimally invasive, family-centered care in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

About Us Capital Kids Dentistry, led by Dr. Jessica Rubin, provides comprehensive pediatric dental services—from infants’ first visit through college age, including care for children with special needs. Our services include preventive, restorative & cosmetic dentistry, laser dentistry (Solea), interceptive orthodontics, sedation dentistry, and emergency care. We emphasize conservative treatments, education, and preventive care to establish a positive foundation for lifelong oral health.

Schedule Part-time: Wednesdays (8:00 AM–4:00 PM) and Fridays (8:00 AM–2:00 PM)

Why Join Us?

Join a well-established practice serving Tenleytown, Georgetown, Friendship Heights, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and nearby DC/MD communities

Work alongside experienced pediatric specialists, including Dr. Rubin, who is also a faculty member at Georgetown University and a former attending at Children’s National Medical Center.

Access to modern technology: digital radiographs, Solea laser, patient-friendly décor, validated parking, and excellent transit access

Supportive, positive, team-oriented culture focusing on preventive care, patient comfort, and clinical excellence

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive oral evaluations, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, x-ray interpretation, and recall care.

Provide restorative care: composite fillings, crowns (including NuSmile zirconia), SDF, pulpotomy/pulpectomy as needed.

Offer laser dentistry (Solea) and sedation care – nitrous oxide primarily; coordinate with anesthesiologists as required

Screen and intercept early orthodontic development when appropriate

Manage dental emergencies: trauma, infections, pain, extractions as needed

Educate families on oral hygiene, diet, and preventive practices

Create a gentle, fun, and supportive environment using behavior modification techniques such as Tell-Show-Do, positive reinforcement, modeling, distraction, etc.

Requirements & Qualifications

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

Completion of pediatric dental residency (2–3 years)

Board-eligible or Board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry preferred

Washington, DC dental license in good standing

Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

Experience with sedation and laser dentistry (Solea) is a plus

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; exceptional with children and families

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, child-focused, collaborative clinical environment

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