Specialty depth
Our doctor specialists bring rigorous pediatric dental or orthodontic training, sound clinical judgment, and an evidence-informed, appropriately conservative approach.
Careers at Coastal Kids
Build a career. Find your people.
This is more than a job. It is a career spent serving children alongside people who invest in your growth, celebrate your progress, and often become genuine friends. Bring your best, care deeply, and keep getting better together.
Be a part of the team that makes our community smile.
Great care grows from people who trust one another, learn together, and enjoy doing meaningful work together.
Be Kind.Do you love serving others and helping families feel cared for?
Be a Team.Work with wonderful teammates who are invested in your success—and become people you are genuinely glad to see every day.
Be Better.Learn every day from the best specialists and team in the industry.
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“The entire staff here are just amazing and make the entire dental experience amazing. They look like they have so much fun working together!”— Sue, Aiden’s mom
What we look for
Exceptional skill. Quiet confidence. A generous heart.
Great pediatric care is more than technical ability. It is knowing when to act, when to wait, how to explain the why, and how to earn trust from a child who may not trust dentistry yet.
Clear advocacy
We listen closely, explain plainly, and help families move through care without confusion or pressure. Every role protects the patient experience.
Team instinct
Our best people share context, ask for help, teach freely, and make the whole team stronger. Expertise matters more when it is connected.
Ways to make a difference
Different roles. One standard of care.
We welcome experienced professionals and people building their next chapter with a team they can grow alongside.
Doctor specialists
Pediatric dentists & orthodontists
Join a specialty group where dentistry and orthodontics truly work together. Our doctors think beyond today’s visit and help guide oral growth from infancy through adolescence.
- Collaborative treatment planning across specialties
- Conservative, evidence-informed care
- Calm communication with children and parents
- A commitment to teaching and lifelong learning
Patient Advocate Specialists Now hiring
Make care feel easy
Patient Advocate Specialists are often the first person a family meets and the person who keeps the details from becoming obstacles. They listen, guide, follow through, and make sure each family feels known.
- Welcome and support families with warmth
- Help with scheduling, insurance, and next steps
- Communicate clearly across the care team
- Notice what a family needs before they must ask
Clinical Care Specialists Now hiring
Hygiene Specialists, RDAs & DAs
Clinical Care Specialists combine precision with reassurance. They help children build healthy habits, support safe and efficient treatment, and turn clinical moments into positive experiences.
- Child-centered chairside care
- Excellent clinical systems and preparation
- Plain-language education for families
- Curiosity, reliability, and thoughtful teamwork
Learning opportunities Now hiring
Interns & military SkillBridge
We welcome emerging professionals who are ready to learn with purpose. Coastal Kids is an official military SkillBridge training site and offers exposure to a coordinated pediatric specialty practice.
- Structured learning in a real care environment
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Insight into clinical and patient-advocacy paths
- A culture that expects questions and growth
Teaching is part of our work
Learn in a place built to keep learning.
We are proud to serve as an official military SkillBridge training site and to be affiliated with respected education, healthcare, and professional organizations. We welcome interns who are serious about service, growth, and the future of children’s oral health.
Military SkillBridgeOfficial training site Visit SkillBridge
NYUAcademic affiliate Visit NYU
UC San DiegoAcademic affiliate Visit UC San Diego
ScrippsHealthcare affiliate Visit Scripps
San Diego County Dental SocietyProfessional affiliate Visit SDCDS
InternshipsEmerging professionals welcome
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Build your career with us.
You do not need to wait for the perfect job posting. Share the role that interests you, why this work matters, and what you hope to contribute to a team that learns, serves, and grows together. We will reach out when there may be a meaningful fit.
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