General Dentist - Midtown Clinic - Full-Time/Part-Time
Posted Jul 21, 2023 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
The clinic works with a pediatric dental residency program. How would you support or teach residents?
What they are checking: Whether they are open to a teaching role and can model good care for trainees.
Tell me about a time you had to tell a parent hard news about their child's teeth.
What they are checking: Whether they can be honest without blame and keep the family engaged in care.
How do you work with the clinic manager and medical director to keep the schedule running well?
What they are checking: Whether they can be a good team member in a busy, structured clinic setting.
What would you do
Walk me through how you would treat a 4-year-old with several cavities who will not sit still.
What they are checking: Whether they know behavior guidance options and when to refer for sedation or general anesthesia.
Many patients at a Midtown Milwaukee clinic may have Medicaid or limited access to care. How does that shape your approach?
What they are checking: Whether they are committed to serving underserved families and making care accessible.
You suspect dental neglect. What are your responsibilities?
What they are checking: Whether they understand reporting duties and how to work with families respectfully.
About the work
What experience do you have treating children, and how comfortable are you with very young or anxious patients?
What they are checking: Whether a general dentist can manage pediatric behavior well enough to deliver safe care.
How do you talk with parents about prevention, like diet, brushing and fluoride, so they actually follow through?
What they are checking: Whether they can give clear, practical advice that families can use at home.
A child arrives with facial swelling from a dental infection. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can tell when an infection is serious and needs urgent medical care.
How do you handle children with special health care needs in the dental chair?
What they are checking: Whether they can adapt care for medical, developmental or behavioral needs safely.
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