Would you like to help develop pediatric dentistry at Folktandvården Kronoberg?

We are looking for a pediatric dentist who is passionate about advancing the field and contributing to the future of specialist dental care. You will be part of our pediatric dentistry department, which is part of the specialist dental clinic at Växjö Hospital. Here, you will work alongside colleagues in maxillofacial radiology, orofacial medicine, endodontics, and oral surgery. In total, we are 45 employees, of which five are resident dentists. Since the clinic is also located at Ljungby Hospital, it may be necessary for you to work there as well.

At Folktandvården Kronoberg, we have all nine dental specialties, and our organization is just the right size to foster close and unpretentious collaboration between specialties. Together with engaged and knowledgeable colleagues, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of specialist dental care with us.

In Region Kronoberg, we are 6500 people working for the best of Kronoberg's residents – every day! We are responsible for healthcare, public transport, regional development, and culture in the county. Our goal is for our employees to thrive, grow in their professional roles, and be able to influence their workday.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

With us, you will work with the clinical management of referral patients as well as consultations and training for general dentistry. As an employee with us, there are good opportunities for professional development and research. Through FoU Kronoberg, you can apply for research funding, and if you have an ongoing research project, you are welcome to continue it with us.

When you join us as a new employee, you will have the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive orientation program that provides you with a good insight into the organization, a lot of useful information, and also the chance to get to know other newly hired colleagues within Folktandvården Kronoberg. Of course, we also have a good operational introduction at your clinic.

We apply continuous selection in this recruitment process. Start date is September 1, 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a dentist with an approved specialist education in pediatric dentistry (those who are at the end of their residency training are also welcome to apply). You enjoy working in a team with a well-functioning delegated work approach. As a person, you are engaged and contribute to a good work environment, and you find it easy to communicate and collaborate with others. You are also good at taking initiative and creating structure in the contexts you find yourself in, as well as wanting to contribute to the professional development of Folktandvården's employees and the development of the field.

You are committed to maintaining a professional and respectful approach to our patients. At Folktandvården, we base our work on Region Kronoberg's shared employee idea: that we see each other and our part in the whole.

OTHER

We have over 340 employees in Kronoberg, and our operations consist of general dentistry and specialist dental care, a development clinic, a mobile clinic, an administrative office, and a service center. We have clinics in 6 of the 8 municipalities in the county, and our common mission is to create good oral health for the residents of Kronoberg.

Here in Kronoberg, there are opportunities for quality of life for those who appreciate being close to work. Here you can live in a safe small town or enjoy life in the countryside. In Kronoberg, there is sports and culture, pulse and rest. This is simply a livable place for those who want to get a lot out of life.

As an employer, we can offer you benefits in the form of:

• occupational pension
• relocation allowance
• opportunity for salary and vacation day exchange
• opportunity to sign an agreement for a benefit bicycle
• wellness allowance
• massage allowance
• shoe allowance
• mammography and blood donation during working hours
• membership in the staff club
• relocation service for those who do not currently live in Kronoberg but are moving here to start working with us

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