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Dental Resident

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Job Summary Administratively reporting to the Director Pediatric Dental Residency Program and the Medical Director Children's Dental Center, the Dental Resident is responsible for carrying out the clinical, didactic and teaching functions outlined below.

Essential Functions

Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children's values and support our mission and vision.

Clinical

• Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.
• Provides dental services to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Dental Center patients at both the Sinai Health Center and the Children's Hospital locations as assigned. Participates in clinical rotation assignments as outlined in the dental residency program curriculum.
• Provides inpatient consultations and inpatient care as requested by medical colleagues.
• Provides after hour emergency care on an on-call basis as assigned.
• Provides complex dental care to the very young and/or special needs child utilizing outpatient sedation and/or general anesthesia, while under the direct supervision of attending staff dentist.
• Complies with all CHW and Dental Center policies and procedures, especially regarding patient registration, care documentation and billing, as well as safety, infection control and quality assurance.

Didactic

• Attends and successfully completes courses provided by CHW staff and guest lecturers according to the curriculum established by the pediatric residency program and the American Dental Association.
• Attends lectures, seminars and departmental meetings offered by the hospital.
• Initiates a research project and/or data collection for future presentation.- Teaching
• Participates in off-service teaching rotations of undergraduates at Marquette University Dental School.

Education Requirements:

• Graduated Dental School with a degree of D.D.S. or D.M.D. Required
• Completed the National Dental Board examinations Required

Licenses and Certifications:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

Patient Care Responsibility

• Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.