DescriptionMHS 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- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- 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.
- Valid dental license in good standing.
- 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.
