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Dental Resident PL1 | 02

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted May 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Why pediatric dentistry, and why a hospital-based residency instead of a university clinic program?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that hospital training means medically complex kids, OR cases and consults, and actually want that.

Tell me about a clinical mistake or near miss you were part of and what you did afterward.

What they are checking: Whether they own errors openly and learn from them, which is essential in a training program with real patients.

How would you teach a dental student or a rotating resident a skill you've only recently learned yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain clearly and be honest about the limits of their own experience while teaching.

How do you take feedback from an attending who corrects you in front of a patient's family?

What they are checking: Whether they stay professional and keep the family's trust while accepting correction without getting defensive.

What would you want to get out of your first year here that you couldn't get anywhere else?

What they are checking: Whether they have specific, informed goals for the program rather than a general wish to become a specialist.

What would you do

A parent refuses the treatment plan you've recommended for their child's severe decay. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can respect parental choice while explaining risks honestly and recognizing when neglect concerns arise.

The residency includes clinical, didactic and teaching duties. How will you balance all three in a busy week?

What they are checking: Whether they have realistic habits for managing a heavy, mixed workload without letting patient care or study slip.

You are called to the emergency department for a child with dental trauma at night. How do you approach it?

What they are checking: Whether they can triage trauma calmly, coordinate with the ED team and know the time-sensitive steps.

About the work

How do you change your behavior guidance approach between a neonate, a toddler and a teenager?

What they are checking: Whether they think developmentally about each age group rather than using one technique for every child.

Walk me through how you would assess a new patient with a complex medical history before planning treatment.

What they are checking: Whether they review the medical history carefully and know when to involve the child's medical team first.

How do you decide whether a child should be treated in the chair, with sedation, or under general anesthesia?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh behavior, extent of treatment, medical status and safety rather than defaulting to one setting.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

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. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ 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. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council

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