• Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry – a well-established, family-oriented practice known for providing compassionate, comprehensive dental care – is currently looking for a Pediatric Dentist - Associate as follows.
• Provide pediatric dental care, including exams, cleanings, sealants, fillings, crowns, pulpotomies, extractions, and space maintainers
• Diagnose dental conditions and develop individualized, age-appropriate treatment plans
• Utilize behavior management techniques to ensure a calm and positive patient experience
• Educate patients and parents/guardians on proper oral hygiene and preventive care
• Administer nitrous oxide and/or sedation as licensed and permitted
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of exams, diagnoses, treatment plans, and outcomes in the EHR
• Ensure compliance with safety, sterilization, HIPAA, and infection control protocols
• Collaborate with general dentists, orthodontists, and other specialists to provide integrated patient care
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and community outreach programs promoting children’s oral health
• Contribute to a professional, upbeat, and child-friendly environment for patients and staff
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, patient satisfaction, and case acceptance
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operations

Position based in Knoxville, TN and requires in-office presence.

Position requires (i) DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school, (ii) active state license to practice dentistry, (iii) completion of an accredited pediatric dentistry residency program or 3 years of experience working with pediatric patients, (iv) current BLS and PALS certification; and (v) 4 years of experience with pediatric dentistry, including experience with child behavior management, reduction of treatment anxiety, effective communication with parents, and safely perform procedures on young patients.