Special Care Dentist

Direct Care & Treatment - State of MN; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Special Care Dentistry in Minnesota is seeking a dentist who is a strong team player and committed to delivering compassionate care to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and severe mental illness. No high-pressure sales.

Paid training for IV Sedation and Hospital Dentistry is available. You’ll diagnose and treat a wide range of procedures, collaborate with a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff, and contribute to a supportive, low-stress

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice dentistry in Minnesota.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Respectful and collaborative with colleagues and patients.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose dental conditions, develop treatment plans, and perform a variety of dental procedures.
• Direct dental restorations, stainless steel crowns, lab crowns, extractions, endodontic therapy, and prosthodontics.
• Manage behavior of patients with special healthcare needs and provide sedation dentistry as needed.
• Work with the clinic team to support daily operations and a positive patient experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Licensed to practice dentistry in Minnesota

License eligible to practice dentistry in Minnesota

Job description

At Special Care Dentistry, we believe everyone deserves a healthy smile and a comfortable dental experience. We are searching for a dentist who is a strong team player and wants to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and people with severe and persistent mental illness. No high-pressure sales. This position has the opportunity for you to develop and expand your knowledge with paid training for IV Sedation and/or Hospital Dentistry.

Job responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental procedures
• Perform initial, emergency and continuing care examinations
• Review health history, medications and need for pre-medications for the patients
• Dedicated to a team-oriented environment by working with other clinical and non-clinical staff members, as necessary

What you’ll Do

As a Special Care Dentist, you’ll provide comprehensive, individualized dental care while collaborating with a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical professionals. Responsibilities include:

Diagnose dental conditions, develop treatment plans, and perform a variety of dental procedures, including:

• Direct dental restorations
• Stainless steel crowns
• Lab fabricated crowns
• Simple and surgical extractions
• Endodontic therapy
• Removal prosthodontics
• Behavior management for patients with special healthcare needs
• Sedation dentistry

Deliver compassionate, high-quality care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Work collaboratively with the clinic manager and team members to support daily operations, staff collaboration, and a positive patient experience.

Exercise sound clinical judgment and work independently while contributing to a supportive, team-oriented environment.

New Graduates Welcome

If you’re just starting out, this is an exceptional opportunity to build real clinical confidence with guidance in a supportive environment.

If you’re looking for a dental career where your skills make a difference and your work has a purpose, we’d love to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed or license eligible to practice dentistry in the State of Minnesota.
• Candidate must have strong communication skills and be a team player.
• Treats colleagues and patients with respect.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinical collaboration with dental assistants and dental hygienists
• Oral surgery comfortability
• Special Care Dentistry training or experience
• General Practice Residency Graduate or Hospital Dentistry Residency Program
• Background in clinic management
• Willingness to cover at other state operated clinics, if necessary.
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.