Pediatric Dentist (Contract) in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Position Overview

We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist to provide part-time, non-personal healthcare services in a clinical setting serving children and adolescents in Albuquerque, NM.

This is a contract position supporting preventative, diagnostic, restorative, and emergency dental services for pediatric patients, including those with special healthcare needs.

• Location: Albuquerque, NM

• Schedule: Part-time, 27 hours per week

• Hours: Monday–Friday between 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

This is a non-personal services contract. The selected provider will function as an independent contractor and maintain full professional judgment in clinical care.

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Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Dentist will provide comprehensive pediatric dental services, including: **
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Diagnostic Services

• Clinical examinations

• Radiographs

• Diagnostic models and appropriate testing

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Preventative Services

• Fluoride treatments

• Silver diamine fluoride

• Sealants

• Space maintenance

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Restorative Services

• Routine and complex procedures

• Administration of local anesthesia

• Nitrous oxide sedation

• Behavior management techniques

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Emergency Services

• Trauma care

• Treatment of dental pain and infections

• Extractions

• Pulpotomies and pulpectomies

Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing specialty pediatric dentistry services and limited general dental care as needed

• Managing dental anxiety using child-friendly techniques

• Educating children and families on oral hygiene and nutrition

• Collaborating within a team-based environment

• Participating in quality improvement initiatives

• Documenting all patient encounters in the designated dental practice management system

• Providing in-service training when appropriate

• Candidates must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations.

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Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

• Completion of an accredited pediatric dental residency program

• Active, unrestricted dental license in any U.S. state or territory

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Eligible for credentialing and privileging at the facility

• Resume/CV detailing relevant experience

• Three written professional references addressing reliability, stability, and suitability for working with children and adolescents