Pediatric Dentist - Brooklyn

The Pediatric Dentist provides comprehensive dental care to infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs in a community health center setting. This role focuses on preventive and restorative care, patient and caregiver education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team to address oral health disparities.

• Provide comprehensive pediatric dental services including:

  • Exams, diagnoses, and treatment planning

  • Preventive care (fluoride, sealants, anticipatory guidance)

  • Restorative dentistry, pulp therapy, extractions, and space maintenance

  • Management of dental trauma and emergencies

• Treat patients with special healthcare needs with compassion and clinical expertise

• Utilize behavior management techniques appropriate for pediatric patients

• Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based standards and FQHC regulations

• Educate patients and caregivers on oral hygiene, nutrition, and preventive practices

• Build trust with families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

• Promote a welcoming, trauma-informed, and child-friendly environment

• Work collaboratively with dental hygienists, dental assistants, primary care providers, and behavioral health staff

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance activities

• Support school-based or community outreach programs as needed

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic dental record (EDR)

• Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations including HRSA and New York State requirements

• Follow infection control, risk management, and patient safety protocols

• Participate in peer review, chart audits, and continuing education activities

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency program

• Current or eligible New York State dental license

• DEA registration (or eligibility)

• CPR/BLS certification

• Experience or strong interest in serving underserved and diverse populations

• Prior experience in an FQHC, community health center, or public health setting

• Experience treating Medicaid and uninsured pediatric populations

• Bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Bengali)

• Familiarity with electronic dental records and quality reporting

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Eligibility for NHSC Loan Repayment Program

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

  • CME allowance and paid CME time

  • Malpractice insurance coverage

  • Retirement plan options

• Mission-driven, team-based care model

• Modern dental facilities with pediatric-friendly operatories

• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth