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Dental Resident PL1 | 03

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

Tell me about a pediatric patient whose care taught you something you still use.

What they are checking: Whether they reflect on cases and turn experience into lasting clinical judgment.

Describe how you work with physicians, nurses and anesthesia staff in an operating room setting.

What they are checking: Whether they can function as one member of a hospital care team and follow OR safety protocols.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a supervisor's clinical decision.

What they are checking: Whether they can raise a concern respectfully through the right channel while still learning from more experienced clinicians.

What part of residency do you expect to find hardest, and how are you preparing for it?

What they are checking: Whether they have honest self-awareness about their gaps instead of claiming they are ready for everything.

What would you do

You suspect a child you're treating may be a victim of abuse or neglect. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their duty as a mandated reporter and act on it carefully and promptly.

A procedure under sedation is not going as planned and the child is becoming distressed. What are you thinking about?

What they are checking: Whether they put patient safety ahead of finishing the work and know when to stop and reassess.

Families come from across the country and from many backgrounds. How do you handle language or cultural barriers in care?

What they are checking: Whether they use interpreters properly and adapt their approach so every family can make informed decisions.

About the work

How would you manage dental care for a child with a congenital heart condition?

What they are checking: Whether they know when antibiotic prophylaxis and cardiology input are needed before treating medically fragile kids.

What is your approach to caries risk assessment and prevention for an infant's first dental visit?

What they are checking: Whether they see prevention and parent education as core work, not just a step before drilling.

How do you build trust with an adolescent who doesn't want to be at the dentist?

What they are checking: Whether they treat teenagers as partners and adjust communication instead of talking only to the parent.

How do you stay current with the literature, and how do you decide whether a new technique belongs in your practice?

What they are checking: Whether they read critically and rely on evidence rather than habit or a single persuasive source.

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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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