Dentist

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Free lunches

Résumé du poste

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring a Dentist to join our school-based dental team and deliver high-quality pediatric dental care on campus. You will work across three clinics, performing exams, restorations, prosthodontics, limited endodontics, extractions, and emergency care while emphasizing patient safety and family communication.

The ideal candidate brings DDS or DMD with at least 3 years in pediatric or general dentistry, CPR/AED, and licensure for anesthesia if nitrous oxide is used.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required.
• Minimum 3 years pediatric or general dentistry experience.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Anesthesia license if administering nitrous oxide.
• Ongoing continuing education in pediatric care and pain management.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive dental care across three on-campus clinics.
• Perform exams, restorations, prosthodontics, limited endodontics, extractions, and emergency care.
• Conduct caries risk assessments and routine checkups.
• Deliver preventive and restorative treatments.
• Refer students to specialists when needed.
• Communicate professionally with parents/guardians.
• Support student well-being through compassionate care and behavior management.

Connaissances

Pediatric dentistry

Restorative dentistry

Emergency dentistry

Caries risk assessment

Behavior management

Communication with parents/guardians

Formation

DDS or DMD degree

CPR/AED certification

Outils

Dentrix Enterprise

Digital X-rays

Intraoral cameras

Lasers

Nitrous oxide systems

Description du poste

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students for future generations.

MHS is hiring a dedicated Dentist to join our school-based dental team. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by delivering high-quality care to a pediatric population in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive dental care across three on-campus clinics.
• Perform exams, restorations, prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, implants, partials), limited endodontics, extractions, and emergency care.
• Conduct caries risk assessments and routine checkups.
• Deliver preventive and restorative treatments.
• Refer students to specialists when needed.
• Communicate professionally with parents/guardians.
• Support student well-being through compassionate care and behavior management.

Clinic Environment

• Each clinic includes 1 dentist, 2 Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioners, and 1 dental assistant or EFDA.
• Equipped with Dentrix Enterprise software, digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and select advanced tools (lasers, nitrous oxide systems).

Schedule & Compensation

• On-call rotation: 1 week every 3–5 weeks (Mon–Sun).
• On-call pay: $70/evening (M–F after 4 PM), $125/day (Sat & Sun).
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with employer contributions, paid time off, wellness programs, and free lunches.
• Location: Hershey, PA

Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in pediatric or general dentistry.
• Anesthesia license (if administering nitrous oxide).
• CPR/AED certification.
• Up-to-date continuing education, including: Child Abuse Recognition (Act 31); Radiology/DEP; Pain Management & Opioid Prescribing.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about serving children from underserved communities.
• Committed to integrity and professionalism.
• Willing to engage with students beyond clinical care.