Pediatric Dentist – San Diego, CA

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $220,000 – $370,000+
Location: San Diego, CA
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: Primarily on-site in San Diego, CA. Patient hours, call, weekends, and administrative time depend on the care setting.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Licensure, credentialing, malpractice coverage, and CME or CE support where applicable.
• Productivity, quality, sign-on, or retention incentive potential depending on the employer and role.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

An employer represented by Hire Innovative is seeking a Pediatric Dentist in San Diego, CA. The position needs someone who can deliver age-appropriate dental care, earn family trust, and make visits safer and less stressful for children with different needs. The employer name and complete position details will be shared with candidates selected for an initial conversation.

About the Role

A strong match offers trained pediatric staff, suitable equipment, realistic scheduling, and the resources needed to care for children well. Day to day, the person in this position will deliver age-appropriate dental care, earn family trust, and make visits safer and less stressful for children with different needs. San Diego candidates can expect an early discussion about work model, compensation, team structure, and whether the opportunity offers a meaningful step forward. The interview process will cover team structure, workload, success measures, and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Examine pediatric patients and develop preventive, restorative, and behavior-aware treatment plans.
• Provide care appropriate to training, patient age, medical history, and cooperation level.
• Explain findings and options clearly to parents or guardians.
• Coordinate with assistants, anesthesia resources, specialists, schools, and referring providers when needed.
• Build dependable working relationships with patients, providers, and support staff while meeting documentation and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree with accredited pediatric-dentistry training.
• Active, eligible, or transferable state dental license and required specialty credentials.
• Confident behavior guidance and communication with children and caregivers.
• Sound judgment about safety, treatment setting, referral, and follow-up.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable care setting or patient population.
• Current role-specific certifications and familiarity with modern clinical documentation systems.

How to Apply

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