Position Overview

We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join our team at Nemours Children’s Health, Kingswood in Delaware. This role involves providing comprehensive dental care for pediatric patients, with the opportunity to contribute to academic and research initiatives and mento residents. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in evidence-based care and collaborative practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality pediatric dental care, including outpatient dental care and emergency department on-call services.
• Support dental outreach, research, and scholarly activities within the Division of Dentistry.
• Provide on-call emergency care management education to pediatric dental residents
• Possible additional future opportunity to provide clinical education instruction in the outpatient setting to pediatric dental residents.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CODA-accredited residency program in Pediatric Dentistry.
• Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, or intent to complete board certification within 3 years of employment.
• Eligible for a standard dental license to practice in the State of Delaware.
• Preference for candidates with hospital training, at least 1 year of pediatric dentistry practice at the time of employment start, and experience treating children with medical complexity.

What we offer

• Growing area close to the Delaware beaches that offers NO state sales tax
• Competitive salary and robust benefits package
• 6-weeks paid family leave
• Generous CME allowances
• 403(b) with employer match & a 457(b) plan
• Licensure and dues allowance after hire
• Tuition reimbursement & tuition discount programs with various Universities for Associates and their dependents
• Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave

If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

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About Nemours Children's Health

Nemours Children’s Health is leading the nation in redefining children’s health—not just through exceptional clinical care, but by focusing on the Whole Child Health of every patient we serve. As a nonprofit pediatric health system, we care for more than 250,000 children annually in the Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world for our renowned pediatric expertise. Rooted in the 70-year legacy of Alfred I. duPont, Nemours Children’s embraces the sacred trust of improving children’s lives and preventing even the most challenging childhood conditions. Our mission reaches beyond hospital walls through groundbreaking research, national advocacy, and community-based initiatives that promote prevention and lifelong wellness. Backed by the financial strength and long-term vision of the Nemours Foundation, we’re investing in the future: expanding our campuses in Delaware and Florida with over 1.1 million square feet of state-of-the-art space designed with families in mind. And we’re building the healthiest workforce — one that is diverse, mission-driven, and empowered to create the healthiest generations of children. At Nemours Children’s, we don’t just care for children — we champion their potential.

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