Pediatric Dentist

Cedar Park Med is seeking an experienced Pediatric Dentist to provide high-quality dental care to children in clinical and community-based settings in the Albuquerque area. This role is a strong fit for providers who are confident clinically and skilled at creating a calm, child-friendly experience.

Schedule/Shift

• Part-Time | 27 hours/week

Required Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental program

• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dental Residency

• Active dental license (any U.S. state or territory)

• Current BLS certification

• Experience treating pediatric patients, including behavior/anxiety management

• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and professionalism

Responsibilities:

• Provide pediatric dental services in clinic and community locations (homes, schools, clinics, job sites, outreach sites, and other community locations)

• Perform diagnostic services using history, radiographs, clinical examinations, diagnostic models, and other appropriate tests

• Deliver preventative care including fluoridation, silver diamine fluoride, sealants, and space maintenance

• Provide restorative care (routine and complex), including use of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as appropriate

• Use effective pediatric behavior management techniques and child-friendly approaches to reduce anxiety and fear

• Respond to emergency dental needs including trauma, pain, and infection

• Perform extractions and pulpal therapy (pulpotomies and pulpectomies)

• Educate children and parents/guardians on oral hygiene practices and dietary habits

• Follow the statement of work and accept work assignments from the Clinical Director as needed

• Obtain consultative services in other specialty areas when cases require a team approach

Benefits:

• PTO
• Vacation pay
• Bonus pay
• Health insurance
• 401k

About Cedar Park Med

Cedar Park Med is a woman-owned, JCAHO-certified healthcare staffing firm - not an MSP - that works directly with healthcare facilities. We provide transparent pay, clearly defined assignments, and consistent communication throughout your contract, supported by a dedicated team with direct phone access.