Summary
Red Square Dental & Orthodontics is seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs. The ideal candidate will create a positive, comfortable experience for children while delivering high-quality, age-appropriate dental treatment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive, periodic, limited, and emergency dental examinations.
- Diagnose dental conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide preventive and restorative pediatric dental care.
- Perform procedures such as fillings, stainless-steel crowns, pulp therapy, space maintainers, and extractions.
- Evaluate dental growth, development, and eruption patterns.
- Identify orthodontic concerns and provide referrals when appropriate.
- Review and interpret dental X-rays, medical histories, and diagnostic records.
- Provide behavior guidance using age-appropriate communication and approved clinical techniques.
- Educate parents and guardians about treatment options, oral hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care.
- Explain the risks, benefits, and alternatives associated with recommended treatment.
- Obtain informed consent from parents or legal guardians.
- Provide emergency dental treatment when necessary.
- Treat patients with special healthcare needs within the dentist’s training and experience.
- Administer local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, sedation, or hospital-based care only when appropriately trained, permitted, and credentialed.
- Refer patients to other dental or medical specialists when appropriate.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
- Work collaboratively with dental assistants, hygienists, orthodontists, treatment coordinators, and administrative employees.
- Follow OSHA, HIPAA, CDC, infection-control, and practice safety requirements.
- Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and quality-improvement activities.
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
- Completion of an accredited pediatric dentistry residency program.
- Current and unrestricted Texas dental license, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric dentistry preferred.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- PALS certification preferred or required based on assigned clinical duties.
- Current DEA registration when required.
- Appropriate sedation permits and credentials when sedation services are provided.
- Professional liability coverage as required by the practice.
- Strong clinical judgment and pediatric behavior-guidance skills.
- Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and team members.
- Ability to provide compassionate care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Commitment to ethical treatment recommendations and high-quality patient care.
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills are preferred but not required.
Professional Expectations
The Pediatric Dentist is expected to demonstrate patience, compassion, professionalism, integrity, and sound clinical judgment. All treatment must be provided within the dentist’s legal scope of practice, professional competency, and established office policies.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive clinical and administrative team
- Modern dental technology and equipment
- Employee benefits based on employment status and eligibility
Ready to apply?
Email your resume and cover letter to hr@redsquaredentalcare.com and our team will be in touch.
Email your resume and cover letter to hr@redsquaredentalcare.com
and our team will be in touch.
Red Square Dental & Orthodontics is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on any legally protected status.
