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Dental Resident PL1 | 04

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

What drew you to train at a children's hospital rather than going straight into private practice?

What they are checking: Whether their motivation fits a demanding hospital program centered on complex pediatric care.

Tell me about a time you had to deliver hard news to a parent.

What they are checking: Whether they can be honest and kind at the same time, which families notice and remember.

Describe a team you were part of that worked well. What was your role in that?

What they are checking: Whether they contribute to a team rather than simply being present, since residents rely heavily on each other.

What kind of research or quality project interests you, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they are curious about improving care beyond their own patients and can pursue a scholarly project.

What would you do

You have a full clinic, a case presentation due tomorrow, and an on-call page comes in. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize patient needs, communicate with their team and still meet academic responsibilities.

A dental assistant points out that you missed a step in infection control. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they welcome safety input from anyone on the team regardless of title.

How would you help a family keep up home care when they face barriers like cost, transportation or work schedules?

What they are checking: Whether they plan care that is realistic for the family's life rather than ideal on paper.

About the work

Walk me through your treatment planning for a four-year-old with early childhood caries in every quadrant.

What they are checking: Whether they sequence care sensibly, consider the setting for treatment and build in prevention for afterward.

How do you approach a child with special health care needs who cannot cooperate for an exam?

What they are checking: Whether they know options like desensitization, protective stabilization rules and referral to sedation or the OR.

Explain how you would get informed consent from a family for treatment under general anesthesia.

What they are checking: Whether they explain risks, benefits and alternatives honestly in language a worried parent can actually understand.

How do you handle a medical emergency in the dental chair, such as a child having a seizure?

What they are checking: Whether they know basic emergency response steps and can stay calm and lead until help arrives.

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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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