Special Care Dentist

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.