Willmar, Minnesota, United States (On-Site) · Posted 3 days ago
$76–$135 / hr
Job Function Dentist
Job Type Part-Time
Job Duration Indefinite
Min Experience 0-1 Year
Required Travel 0-10%
Salary $76.00 - $135.00
Salary - Type Hourly Wage

About this role

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!

Please reach out if you have any questions and would like to learn more - reaching out doesn't mean you have to apply, I would still like to connect!

  • Heidi Schurmann - heidi.schurmann@state.mn.us or 651-539-7190

Key Requirements

  • 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.
Job ID: 86729421

About the company

Direct Care & Treatment - State of MN
The only system of its kind, size and scope in Minnesota, Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) occupies a unique place in the state's mental health continuum of care and has a unique role. We serve patients and clients with complex conditions that other behavioral health care providers cannot or will not serve. Our Mission: We support meaningful lives through specialized behavioral health services others do not provide. Our Vision: A Minnesota where everyone receives the behavioral health services they need. Our Values: Pers…
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