Join a team making a difference! Oral Health Partnership (OHP) is a nonprofit children’s dental program that provides preventative, diagnostic, and restorative dental services to uninsured and underinsured children ages 0-19. We provide care at our dental clinics, in schools, and at hospitals in Green Bay and surrounding areas.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated, skilled, and compassionate Dental Therapist to join our team in achieving our mission of changing the lives of our community’s children through access to excellent oral health services and education.
Title: Licensed Dental Therapist
Reports to: Dental Director
Department/Location: OHP Dental Offices, School-Based Programs, and Community Sites
Classification: Part-Time or Full-Time
Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Dental Therapist Program
Position Overview
The Dental Therapist plays an essential role in expanding access to care by providing preventive and routine restorative services under the supervision of a licensed dentist. This position focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting OHP’s mission and community outreach efforts.
Main Responsibilities
- Review patient health history and perform oral evaluations within scope of practice
- Take and review radiographs in collaboration with the supervising dentist
- Provide preventive services, including prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and sealants
- Place restorations (fillings), interim therapeutic restorations (ITRs), and preformed crowns on primary teeth
- Perform simple extractions of erupted primary teeth
- Provide oral health education, dietary counseling, and post-operative instructions to patients and caregivers
- Assist in treatment planning in collaboration with the dental team
- Maintain accurate and timely charting in patient records
- Support setup, breakdown, and maintenance of clinical and portable equipment
- Travel to and provide care across OHP service locations, including schools and community sites
Technology Responsibilities
- Utilize Dentrix for charting and patient records
- Use Dexis for radiography
- Utilize internal systems for scheduling, documentation, and timekeeping
Required Education & Licensure
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Therapy program
- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a Dental Therapist in the State of Wisconsin
- Current CPR/BLS certification
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with children and adolescents
- Experience in community health, public health, or school-based programs
- Familiarity with behavior guidance techniques
- Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, or Somali is a plus
Physical RequirementsOHP clinics are dynamic, fast-paced environments. This role requires:
- Continuous movement including sitting, standing, and walking
- Occasional lifting and moving of equipment and supplies (up to 50 lbs)
Other Requirements
- Ability to travel between OHP clinic locations, schools, and community-based sites
- Ability to obtain professional liability insurance
Qualities & Skills for Success
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Passion for working with children and underserved populations
- Adaptability across multiple clinical settings and teams
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care
- Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach
Schedule
- Full-time, 8-hour shifts (Monday-Friday; no weekends)
- Part-time, 8-hour shifts (under 30 hours/week)
Why OHP?
- Mission-driven work that directly impacts children and families
- Collaborative, supportive team environment
- Opportunities to work in clinics, schools, and community settings
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Loan forgiveness programs available (NHSC, PSLF, Wisconsin Health Professionals)
How to Apply:
If you are looking for a meaningful role in a mission-driven organization where you can truly make a difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you! Please send your resume or any inquiries to
hr@bcohp.org
and visit www.smilegb.org to learn more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Where we started:
In 2005, an alarming number of children were arriving in Green Bay area emergency rooms with dental pain and infections. A dedicated group of community volunteers with the Green Bay Rotary decided to do something about it and created an initiative in 2005 called Healthy Teeth, Healthy Kids, a mobile, in-school dental clinic. From this program, the Oral Health Partnership was created. In 2007, we became a 501(c)3 and opened our first clinic at the Howe Community Resource Center.
In addition to our School-Based and clinic services, in 2010 through a partnership with St. Vincent Hospital, we added hospital services. This allows us to provide dental treatment under general anesthesia for young children, highly anxious patients, and children and youth with special healthcare needs.
Where we are:
Today we are so excited to be giving children the care and tools they need to smile! We spearhead a true community effort with partnerships with multiple organizations and 7 school districts with over 40 schools to treat children with untreated dental needs throughout the county. Each year, our clinics and School-Based Programs perform over 100,000 procedures, serving over 10,000 children, with over 4,000 being seen in school. Through countless outreach efforts to daycares and other community organizations, we are continuing our efforts to reach all the children in Brown County that can benefit from our services. But we still have more work to do.
Where we’re going:
We will continue to grow and evolve until every child in Brown County has access to quality dental care. This includes expanding our clinics, visiting schools all over the county, and outreach to where we can treat our community's children. Every child deserves a healthy smile, and we are committed to making sure they can get one!
Mission
OHP exists to change the lives of our communities’ children through access to excellent oral health services and education.
Vision
OHP will be the provider of choice for underserved children to eliminate preventable oral disease and create a foundation of life-long oral health.
ValuesThese values will guide our decisions, actions, and words across all relationships, internal and external:
- Teamwork
- Clear Communication
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Integrity
- Respect
- Patient (Child) Centered Excellence
- Community Focus