Hospital Dentist: Pediatric & Special Needs Care

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a dentist to provide direct clinical services for special needs inpatients and outpatients at Rhode Island Hospital. The role requires performing comprehensive dental procedures per delineated privileges and contributing to program goals within a hospital setting.

Applicants must hold a dental degree from an accredited school, be licensed in Rhode Island, and demonstrate strong patient communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completion of training and degree from an accredited dental school.
• Licensed and registered to practice in Rhode Island.
• Proficiency with computer systems and electronic dental records.
• Strong interpersonal skills to explain procedures and ease patient anxiety.
• CPR certification.
• Experience in hospital or pediatric/special needs dentistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs dental procedures chairside including preventative, restorative, prosthodontic, minor orthodontic, endodontic, periodontal and extraction services.
• Provides inpatient consults and treatment; conducts comprehensive care in the OR when privileges allow.
• Supports development of department goals and participates in performance improvement and staff training.

Education

DDS/DMD

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a dentist to provide direct clinical services for special needs inpatients and outpatients at Rhode Island Hospital. The role requires performing comprehensive dental procedures per delineated privileges and contributing to program goals within a hospital setting.

Applicants must hold a dental degree from an accredited school, be licensed in Rhode Island, and demonstrate strong patient communication and teamwork.