Pediatric Dentist (Part-Time Contract) – Albuquerque, NM

Pediatric Dentist (Part-Time Contract) – Albuquerque, NM

Location: New Mexico
Schedule: 27 hours per week
Contract Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Term: 1-year contract with option to extend

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Pediatric Dentist to provide part-time clinical services in a community-based outpatient setting. This role focuses on delivering high-quality dental care to children and adolescents, including those with special healthcare needs.

This is a non-personal services contract opportunity with a stable weekly schedule and long-term potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care including:

  • Diagnostic services (exams, radiographs, treatment planning)

  • Preventative services (fluoride, sealants, space maintainers)

  • Restorative procedures (routine and complex)

  • Emergency treatment (trauma, pain, infection)

  • Extractions and pulpal therapy (pulpotomies/pulpectomies)

• Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide

• Utilize behavior management techniques appropriate for pediatric patients

• Educate children and parents on oral hygiene and preventative care

• Document encounters accurately in the electronic dental record system

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dental Residency program

• Active, unrestricted dental license in any U.S. state or territory

• Current BLS certification

• Experience working with pediatric populations

• Ability to work with culturally diverse communities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Schedule

• 27 hours per week

• Monday–Friday daytime schedule

• No overtime

• Federal holidays observed

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearance

• Willingness to complete facility-specific credentialing

• Professional liability insurance required

Why This Opportunity

• Stable, predictable part-time schedule

• Long-term contract potential

• Meaningful work serving underserved pediatric populations

• Supportive clinical environment