Pediatric Dentist

Pediatric Dentist: Center for Family Health | Jackson, MI

Department: Dental

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Dental Director

Center for Family Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Dentist to join our Dental team. This role is ideal for a provider who is passionate about improving oral health outcomes for infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with special healthcare needs, including patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

At CFH, we take a whole-person care approach, working collaboratively across departments to support the needs of our patients and families. The Pediatric Dentist will play an important role in providing high-quality dental care, education, prevention, and treatment in a team-based clinical environment.

Why This Role Matters

The Pediatric Dentist helps create a positive, safe, and supportive dental experience for children and families while promoting lifelong oral health. This position supports access to care, prevention of oral disease, and treatment for pediatric patients who may face complex health, developmental, or social barriers.

• What You’ll Do
• Provide high-quality oral health care in accordance with State of Michigan regulatory guidelines and CFH protocols.
• Diagnose, treat, and educate patients and families on oral health, prevention, and disease management.
• Obtain health histories and assess patient needs to determine whether modifications to care or consultation are needed.
• Perform minimal to moderate procedural sedation for appropriate pediatric dental patients.
• Accurately document diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, and patient care in the electronic health record.
• Follow infection prevention and control standards, including CFH protocols and CDC guidelines.
• Supervise the clinical work of dental assistants, dental hygienists, students, and residents.
• Assist with training clinical staff and supporting team development.
• Collaborate with staff across the health center to support whole-person care and address barriers to treatment.
• Refer patients for care beyond the scope of CFH services when appropriate.
• Participate in required meetings, committees, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.