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Nyulangonedental

Pediatric Dentist

Nyulangonedental, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061

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Dientes Community Dental - Pediatric Dentist

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 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 B 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 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.

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