Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive oral examinations, cleanings, and preventive treatments (fluoride applications, sealants, silver diamine fluoride, etc.) tailored to pediatric patients
• Diagnose and treat dental conditions including caries, trauma, pulp therapy, space maintenance, and early orthodontics
• Provide restorative and surgical care (fillings, stainless steel crowns, extractions, pulpotomies/pulpectomies, minor oral surgery)
• Manage behavior guidance techniques using positive reinforcement, tell-show-do, Nitrous Oxide, and oral conscious sedation (when indicated and credentialed)
• Deliver hospital-based dentistry or general anesthesia cases in collaboration with our affiliated anesthesiologist (as needed)
• Educate children and parents on proper oral hygiene, nutrition, and habits to promote lifelong dental health
• Develop personalized treatment plans and maintain thorough, accurate patient records
• Collaborate with pediatricians, orthodontists, and other specialists for coordinated care
• Participate in community outreach, school programs, and marketing efforts to grow the practice.

• Qualifications & Requirements

  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
  • Completion of an accredited pediatric dentistry residency program
  • Board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (preferred)
  • Active dental license in Arizona (or eligibility to obtain upon hire)
  • Current certification in BLS (PALS preferred or willingness to obtain)
  • Nitrous Oxide and sedation permit (or willingness to obtain)
  • Strong chairside manner with children and excellent communication skills with parents/caregivers
  • Compassionate, patient, and fun-loving personality suited to working with kids
  • Commitment to ethical, evidence-based pediatric dental care
  • New graduates / recent residency graduates are encouraged to apply – we offer strong mentorship

About Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry @ Orthodontics

Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is a family-focused pediatric dental practice serving children and adolescents across the Greater Phoenix area in Arizona. With multiple convenient locations, including Goodyear (their original/flagship spot in the Palm Valley community), Scottsdale, Surprise, Buckeye, Chandler, and others, we specialize in gentle, expert dental care starting from age one. Led by board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Olga Dolghier and a compassionate team, the practice emphasizes a warm, kid-friendly environment to make visits enjoyable and stress-free. Services include comprehensive pediatric dentistry, full-service orthodontics (for kids, teens, and adults, including Invisalign options), same-day emergency care, safe sedation/anesthesia for anxious patients, tongue/lip tie releases, and preventative care tailored to children's unique needs (including special needs patients). Our mission centers on building healthy smiles and positive dental habits early, helping every child feel comfortable and excited about oral health. We proudly serve families throughout the West Valley, East Valley, and beyond, with a reputation for friendly staff and high-quality, child-centered care. For more details, visit https://pvpd.com/.

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