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Dental Resident PL1 | 1

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

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

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your clinical experience with children so far, and where you feel least prepared.

What they are checking: Whether they can honestly describe their starting point so the program can support their growth.

Describe a time you had to learn something difficult quickly.

What they are checking: Whether they have effective study and practice habits for the steep learning curve of residency.

How do you take care of yourself during long and emotionally heavy weeks?

What they are checking: Whether they have realistic ways to manage stress so their judgment stays sound over a demanding year.

What does it mean to you to care for the whole child and not just the teeth?

What they are checking: Whether they connect oral health to the child's overall health, development and family situation.

What would you do

A parent is angry because their child's appointment was rescheduled twice. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can acknowledge frustration and repair trust without blaming coworkers or the system.

You disagree with a fellow resident about how to treat a shared patient. How do you work it out?

What they are checking: Whether they resolve peer conflict through evidence and supervisors rather than letting it affect the patient.

How would you explain the importance of baby teeth to a parent who thinks they don't matter?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach families in plain language and change minds without lecturing.

About the work

How would you manage a tooth avulsion in a seven-year-old who arrives an hour after the injury?

What they are checking: Whether they know current trauma guidelines and how timing changes the treatment options.

What is your approach to nonpharmacologic behavior guidance, and when do you move beyond it?

What they are checking: Whether they have a range of communication techniques and judgment about when sedation or anesthesia is warranted.

How would you coordinate dental care for a child going through cancer treatment?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how chemotherapy affects oral health and why timing must align with the oncology team.

How do you document a treatment session so the next provider can pick up seamlessly?

What they are checking: Whether they write clear, complete notes, which is vital in a hospital where many clinicians share a patient.

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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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