We are a fun and innovative pediatric dental and orthodontic office seeking a passionate and dedicated part-time pediatric dentist to join our rapidly expanding team!

What Makes Us Unique:

• We provide comprehensive care for ages 0-18, orthodontics for all ages, and special needs dentistry, with a focus on the autism community.
• Our practice emphasizes preventive dentistry and offers minimally invasive treatments such as SDF, Curodont, Hall crown technique, soft tissue laser treatments (including TOTs releases with LightScalpel laser), nitrous oxide sedation, and in-house IV sedation with a medical anesthesiologist.
• We are a strictly FFS/PPO office, currently accepting only two insurances, with plans to transition to a full FFS model.

Role Details:

The first three months of your role will focus on treatment planning, exams, and mentorship to ensure a smooth integration into our team and patient care philosophy. Following this mentorship period, you will transition into hands-on patient care with our growing patient base.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Competitive per diem-based compensation.
• A potential for a full-time position for the right candidate.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s dental health while working with a highly skilled team.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome entry-level and experienced practitioners who are passionate about providing exceptional pediatric dental care in a comfortable and patient-centered environment.

Join our team today! Send your CV and an introductory letter to apply.

We can’t wait to meet you!

• Excellent communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, parents, and the office team to ensure clarity and understanding.
• Respectful and courteous to the office team: A team player who values collaboration and mutual respect.
• Eager to learn and grow: Open to mentorship and committed to staying updated on the latest pediatric dentistry techniques and technologies.
• Passionate about patient care: Dedicated to providing exceptional care and creating a comfortable, positive experience for all patients.
• Active New Jersey Dental License (DMD/DDS): Must hold a current and valid dental license in New Jersey.
• Malpractice Insurance: Must carry active malpractice insurance.
• Commitment to minimally invasive and preventive dentistry: Willing to adopt our practice philosophy and learn techniques like SDF, Curodont, and the Hall crown technique, as well as laser treatments.
• Work days: Thursdays (9 am - 5 pm), with the option to open additional days for the right candidate.
• Mentorship phase: Willing to dedicate the first three months to treatment planning, exams, and mentorship before transitioning to full patient care.
• Strong organizational and time management skills: Ability to efficiently manage patient care and treatment planning.
• Special needs dentistry experience (preferred): Experience working with patients with special needs, particularly the autism community, is a plus.
• Commitment to practice philosophy: Align with our goal of transitioning to a full FFS model and providing comprehensive, high-quality care.

About Dentistry for Children

Well-established Pediatric/Orthodontic practice since 1966. We are a FFS and PPO practice recently re-located to a new modern space in Clifton, NJ. 40 min drive into NYC.

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