Pediatric Dentist

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Pediatric Dentist to join our team!

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Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Webb Dental Peds Specialty

Job Summary

The Division of Pediatric Dentistry at Denver Health is recruiting for a Full Time Pediatric Dentist in Denver, CO. The Pediatric Dentist ("Dentist") under minimal supervision, provides primary and comprehensive preventative and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.

Diagnose, prevent, and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue. Perform extractions, preventative and restorative dental work on pediatric and special needs patients. Provide instruction on brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care. Administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. The Pediatric Dentist ("Dentist") under minimal supervision, provides primary and comprehensive preventative and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.

Interested applicants can submit CV to:
Aaron Ortiz, Director of Provider Recruitment

Aaron.ortiz@dhha.org

Benefits of Practicing at Denver Health Include:

• 9.5% retirement matching
• 38 paid days off annually (Vacation/Holiday/CME)
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance fully covered by Denver Health (including tail coverage)
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation bonus
• DEA fee-exempt site
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• EPIC electronic health record across all care areas
• Core teaching site for Residents, Fellows and Medical Student from the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Education:

• Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program Completion of Accredited Dentistry Program Required

Licenses:

• DDS-Dentist - JCNDE - Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations Required
• BLS Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Diversity - Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value
• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Temperament - Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology platforms, for example, the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$229,600.00 - $240,400.00 / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration for all ambulatory providers!

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical,