Pediatric Dentist (Part Time)

About the role

Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, all in one place. The Pediatric Dentist is responsible for the direct provision of high-quality, patient-centered dental care with an emphasis on pediatric populations, prevention, and early intervention. This role supports an integrated care model with pediatric medical services and is critical in expanding access for underserved and Medicaid populations. The Pediatric Dentist contributes to improved health outcomes through evidence-based clinical practices, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive dental care to pediatric patients, including infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs.
• Utilizes behavior management techniques and communication appropriate for pediatric populations with varying levels of dental anxiety or medical/developmental complexity to ensure cooperation and safety.
• Assesses and manages patients requiring sedation and/or coordinates referrals for advanced behavior guidance or anesthesia when appropriate.
• Delivers preventive and restorative services aligned with pediatric clinical guidelines and risk-based care models by prioritizing needs and providing risk-based treatment plans.
• Educates patients and staff on oral health-related conditions and the general promotion of oral disease prevention.
• Collaborates closely with pediatric medical providers to support integrated care, including screenings, referrals, and shared care planning.
• Supports caregiver education on oral health, disease prevention, and the oral-systemic health connection in children.
• Collaborates with dental team to ensure appropriate dental or oral treatment by referring individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical privileges and all clinical procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures proper utilization of dental assistants and support staff to ensure efficient and adequate patient flow while delivering quality dental care to all patients.
• Records patient-dentist encounters as they occur in the patient’s dental record in accordance with organizational standards and the standard of care.
• Assures adequate supervision and training to the dental hygienist, dental students, and dental assistant staff.
• Meets productivity and quality metrics as required per grant program guidelines.
• Collaborates with all Hunter Health Clinic clinical staff and departments to ensure holistic and integrative care approach.
• Provides dental education and technical assistance to the community as requested.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.

Requirements

• Must maintain compliance with all federal and state requirements, grants, HRSA, IHS, CDC, HIPAA, Dental Board, and Hunter Health Clinic policies and procedures.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Talking: The ability to speak clearly and effectively.
• Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.
• Repetitive Motion: The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
• Finger Dexterity: The ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together.