Pediatric Dentist

NorthLakes Community Clinic•Town of Hayward, WI

37d

About The Position

Caring for our community starts with you. Join a team that believes everyone deserves care. A qualified Pediatric Dentist will be dedicated to the oral health of children, and is responsible for the treatment of problems associated with the teeth and surrounding tissues in the mouth. Pediatric Dentists provide education and administer care to assist the pediatric patient and parent/guardian in preventing future dental problems. Instruction may be provided on brushing, flossing, diet, the use of fluorides and all other aspects related to dental care. Other responsibilities of pediatric dentists may include but are not limited to: Providing exams, reviewing radiographs, treatment planning, restoring teeth, extracting teeth, fabrication of fixed and removable prosthesis, perform conscious sedations, root canal treatments, and treatment of periodontal disease. A dentist may also write prescriptions and administer anesthetics. Conduct routine exams for patients to assess their dental condition and diagnose possible issues. Utilize dental equipment in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Restore teeth, extract teeth, and replacement of missing teeth and preventative treatments Administer local anesthetic to keep patients comfortable during treatment. Appropriate use of PPE/infection control protocols when providing dental treatment to patients. Some laboratory work may be required. Some work may be sent out to dental laboratories. Refer patients to specialists as needed. Collaborate with NorthLakes providers as well as external resources and providers in the best interest of the patients’ continuation of care. Work collaboratively with NorthLakes support staff in the care and treatment of patients including Registered Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and office staff. Be mindful of and maximize integration of care within NorthLakes services.

Requirements

DDS/DMD degree from US accredited dental school
Must have completed a Pediatric Dentistry Residency to become a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Active and unrestricted Dental License to practice in Wisconsin
Active Federal DEA
CPR certification

Responsibilities

Providing exams
Reviewing radiographs
Treatment planning
Restoring teeth
Extracting teeth
Fabrication of fixed and removable prosthesis
Perform conscious sedations
Root canal treatments
Treatment of periodontal disease
Write prescriptions
Administer anesthetics
Conduct routine exams for patients to assess their dental condition and diagnose possible issues
Utilize dental equipment in the evaluation and treatment of patients
Restore teeth, extract teeth, and replacement of missing teeth and preventative treatments
Administer local anesthetic to keep patients comfortable during treatment
Appropriate use of PPE/infection control protocols when providing dental treatment to patients
Some laboratory work may be required
Some work may be sent out to dental laboratories
Refer patients to specialists as needed
Collaborate with NorthLakes providers as well as external resources and providers in the best interest of the patients’ continuation of care
Work collaboratively with NorthLakes support staff in the care and treatment of patients including Registered Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and office staff
Be mindful of and maximize integration of care within NorthLakes services

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
6 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Leave Bank
403(b) with a 4% employer match
Vision Insurance
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Tuition reimbursement
Health and Wellness reimbursement program
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Partner of HRSA/NHSC loan repayment program