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Additional Information About the Role
Community Outreach Pediatric Dentist
St. Louis Children's Hospital | Healthy Kids Express Dental Program
St. Louis, Missouri
What if your career in pediatric dentistry could extend beyond the walls of a clinic and directly into the communities that need you most?
St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join the Healthy Kids Express Dental Program , an innovative mobile outreach program dedicated to providing high-quality dental care to children throughout the St. Louis region. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships with schools and community organizations while delivering care that truly changes lives.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Mission-Driven Work Provide essential dental services to children who may otherwise face barriers to care.
Work-Life Balance Monday through Friday schedule with no routine call responsibilities.
Practice Variety Spend four days each week caring for patients in community settings and one day in the office for administrative responsibilities.
Focus on Pediatric Patients Treat children and young adults ages 3-21 in a rewarding and impactful practice environment.
Every dentist is supported by:
Two Dental Assistants
Dedicated Van Driver
Administrative Assistant
Community Health Workers
Practice Details
Pediatric Dentistry Fellowship Required
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First patient scheduled at 9:00 a.m.
One community site per day
Approximately 40-50 sites visited annually
Occasional evening and weekend community events during outreach season
About Healthy Kids Express
Healthy Kids Express is a nationally recognized mobile health program that brings care directly to children throughout the St. Louis community. Through specially equipped mobile units, the program provides dental care, preventive services, education, and support to thousands of children each year.
If you're passionate about community outreach, preventive care, and making a measurable impact on children's health, we'd love to connect with you.
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Overview
St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”
Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.
St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Diagnose, prevent and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue. This role must have a Pediatric Dentistry certificate from an accredited program in the U.S. or Canada and be eligible to be certified for a specialty license for pediatric dentistry.
Responsibilities
Observes, evaluates, and applies knowledge of dental skills to provide optimal patient care. Diagnoses amd renders appropriate dental care to patients. Fulfills dental consulting requests.
Records all procedures and pertinent information in patients record.
Trains, supervises and evaluates the work of clinic staff.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with superiors, associates, representatives of public agencies and organizations, and private health care providers.
Educates individuals and their families regarding dental health hygiene.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Doctorate
- DDS/DMD from accrdtd dntl sch
Experience
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
American Dental Association
Licensed Dentist in Missouri
Preferred Requirements
Experience
5-10 years
Supervisor Experience
2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications
Peds Dentistry Board elig/cert
Benefits and Legal Statement
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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary .
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
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