Full-Time

Dentist

Updated on 9/3/2026

Deadline 8/1/27
Help A Child Smile

Help A Child Smile

11-50 employees

Mobile pediatric dentistry delivered in schools

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Athens, GA, USA

In Person

Daily travel to and from school sites is required.

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Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (2)
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Requirements
  • A Doctor of Dental Medicine or Doctor of Dental Surgery degree is required.
  • Ability to work well with children and adults is required.
  • A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel daily to and from school sites are required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Legal eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide dental care to underserved children at their schools through a school-based mobile dental practice.

Help A Child Smile delivers mobile dental care directly in Georgia schools, serving 125 districts to reach underserved students. A team of licensed dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants operates a temporary, fully equipped dental office inside schools to provide preventive and restorative pediatric dentistry, including exams, cleanings, X-rays, fluoride, sealants, fillings, crowns, extractions, and pulpotomies. Services are billed to insurance providers, with Medicaid and PeachCare often covering costs; private insurance and self-pay options are available, making care easier for families by removing transportation and time-off-work barriers. The program also emphasizes education, giving students a dental report card and a free toothbrush while partnering with Georgia school districts to improve access and reduce unmet dental needs.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Conyers, Georgia

Founded

1993

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Help A Child Smile's 2026-09-04 site still advertises school-based care at no cost.
  • Jesup hiring in August 2026 signals active expansion into new Georgia markets.
  • Tattnall Schools posted the program on 2026-06-19, showing continuing district demand.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue depends on Medicaid, PeachCare, and insurer collections; reimbursement cuts squeeze margins.
  • School-district contracts can vanish yearly; one superintendent switch disrupts whole routes.
  • A malpractice or infection-control scandal could destroy district trust across Georgia.

What makes Help A Child Smile unique

  • Since 1993, Help A Child Smile has embedded dentists inside Georgia schools.
  • It serves 125 Georgia school systems, creating unusual statewide route density.
  • Its portable teams provide preventive and restorative care, plus Medicaid and PeachCare billing.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation