Position Summary

The incumbent is responsible for the practice of general dentistry and all matters requiring professional judgment; monitors dental disease, restores and maintains dental function, and assists in the maintenance of good dental health and wellbeing of youth patients. Duties include the examination and evaluation of the oral condition of all youth patients upon admission and at periodic intervals; performance of diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontic, endodontic, prosthodontics, adjunctive and emergency, and oral surgery; referral of specialized orthodontic and complex treatment to community specialists; direction of the clinical activities of ancillary dental personnel; assistance in completion and submission of monthly and annual dental activity reports; provision of dental health education on an individual and group basis; provision of care and maintenance of dental equipment, direction of infection control procedures and elimination of biohazards within the dental operatory. Assists in other related dental and health care duties when not providing direct dental care.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 10-50 with a starting annual salary of $210,080 - $252,844 per year. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

• Insurance : Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.

• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan .

• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.

• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must possess current Wisconsin licensure in Dentistry.

How To Apply

To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Current State of Wisconsin (non-UW) employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the "Careers" tile on the front page. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered

Submitted information will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

You will be asked about your license in the application process, and there will be a field for you to enter your license number. Please enter it as it appears on the DSPS website as this is how we will verify your license. This is the number that ends "-15".

If your Wisconsin license is pending (and you are not currently licensed in another state), wait until it appears on the DSPS site to apply. You must have a current license to be considered.

For questions, please contact Katie Benson, Human Resources Supervisor, at [email protected] or 608-240-5503.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on August 11, 2026.

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