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Pediatric Dentist or General Dentist (Kids Focus)
Full-Time | Pocatello, ID
We are seeking a compassionate and energetic Pediatric Dentist or General Dentist with pediatric experience to join our growing dental team in Pocatello, Idaho. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy, child-focused practice with a strong patient base, supportive team culture, and exceptional work-life balance.
Position Highlights
- Competitive compensation with bonus potential
- Established and growing pediatric patient base
- 4½-day work week
- Clinical autonomy with strong operational support
- Mentorship and collaboration from an experienced team
- Modern, technology-driven practice environment
- Positive, patient-centered culture focused on providing exceptional care
Schedule
- Full-time opportunity
- 4½-day work week
- Designed to promote work-life balance
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive dental care for pediatric patients.
- Diagnose oral health conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Perform restorative procedures, including fillings, stainless steel crowns (SSCs), pulpotomies, and extractions.
- Provide same-day treatment when clinically appropriate.
- Conduct hygiene checks and recare exams while managing operative patients throughout the day.
- Educate patients and parents/guardians on oral health, prevention, and treatment recommendations.
- Build positive, lasting relationships with children and their caregivers.
- Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative team members to deliver outstanding patient experiences.
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
- Active Idaho dental license or ability to obtain licensure.
- Pediatric Dentists encouraged to apply.
- General Dentists with a minimum of one (1) year of experience treating pediatric patients are encouraged to apply.
- Active Medicaid Provider ID in Idaho, or ability to obtain one.
- Current Nitrous Oxide Certification (if required by state).
- Experience treating pediatric patients ages 1–21, with the majority of patients typically between ages 3–9.
- Comfortable managing patient behavior and communicating effectively with children and parents/guardians.
- Comfortable performing:
- Stainless Steel Crowns (SSCs)
- Pulpotomies
- Restorative treatment (fillings)
- Extractions
- Open to providing same-day treatment when clinically appropriate.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate chairside manner and commitment to patient care.
- New graduates and experienced providers welcome.
Practice Environment
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume pediatric office.
- Comfortable seeing up to 50 patients per day, with typical daily volume of 35+ patients.
- Able to manage approximately 12–15 operative patients per day while intermingling hygiene checks and recare exams.
- Approximately 70% of daily patient interactions consist of hygiene checks and recare exams.
- Comfortable treating Medicaid and underserved patient populations.
Team & Culture Fit
- Works collaboratively with doctors, hygienists, assistants, and office team members.
- Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Maintains a positive, patient-focused approach in a busy clinical setting.
- Dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for children and their families.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package available, including medical, dental, vision, malpractice insurance, continuing education support, paid time off, retirement plan options, and additional professional development opportunities.
Location
Pocatello offers affordable living, beautiful mountain scenery, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, skiing, fishing, and easy access to many of the region’s parks and natural attractions.
If you are passionate about helping children achieve healthy smiles and are looking for a rewarding opportunity with a supportive team and strong growth potential, we encourage you to apply.