Pediatric Dentist

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time Pediatric Dentist to join our team at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. This role involves providing comprehensive dental care for pediatric patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, mentoring residents, and contributing to academic and research initiatives. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in evidence-based care and collaborative practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality pediatric dental care, including outpatient, inpatient, operating room, and emergency department on-call services.
• Provide clinical and didactic instruction to pediatric dentistry residents.
• Support dental outreach, research, and scholarly activities within the Division of Dentistry.

What we Offer:

Nemours offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package that includes bonus and quality-based incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, CME and board maintenance allowances, 403 B retirement plan with employer matching. An additional 457B retirement savings plan, educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice insurance, professional Membership dues allowance, and much more. Nemours is a not-for-profit; employed physicians qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CODA-accredited residency program in Pediatric Dentistry.
• Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry , or intent to complete board certification within 3 years of employment.
• Eligible for an academic license in the State of Delaware .
• Preference for candidates with hospital training , at least 1 year of pediatric dentistry practice at the time of employment start, and experience treating children with medical complexity.

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.

About the Team

At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.


We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.


We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.


Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware is a 220-bed, internationally recognized pediatric hospital and the only Level I pediatric trauma center and Level IV NICU in the state.


In the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings, Nemours Children's, Delaware is a Top 10 children's hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region with eight nationally ranked specialties, including Top 10 in orthopedics and Top 15 in diabetes and endocrinology.


A Level I Children's Surgery Center and three-time Magnet®-recognized organization, Nemours Children's continues a $130 million campus expansion enhancing cardiology, oncology, maternal fetal medicine, and surgical services.


Wilmington, Delaware


Wilmington offers an ideal blend of historic charm, economic vitality, and East Coast accessibility. Located along the scenic Brandywine River, the city features vibrant cultural districts, acclaimed restaurants, museums, performing arts venues, and miles of parks and trails.


Residents enjoy convenient access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., along with Amtrak service throughout the Northeast Corridor. Wilmington's strong financial, health care, and life sciences sectors, combined with excellent schools and diverse neighborhoods, make it an attractive place for professionals and families seeking both opportunity and quality of life.