Dentist - Oral Surgery

Job Title

Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon)

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.

The Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon) shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services. Specifically, the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following:

• Diagnose radiographic examinations of the oral cavity.
• Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• Administer moderate sedation.
• Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth.
• Perform alveoloplasty and other pre-prosthetic surgery.
• Place dental implants.
• Treatment of benign tumors of the maxillofacial region.
• Surgical and non-surgical treatment of TMJ.
• Repair of simple and complex facial fractures.
• Knowledge of digital systems including implant surgical guide planning.
• Use of various bone grafting techniques for reconstruction of the jaws.
• Ability to perform H & P for operative cases.
• Competent in BLS and ACLS.

OMS practice includes complex extraction cases, dental implants, bone grafting, TMJ surgical and non-surgical treatment, facial pain, benign pathology, pre-prosthetic surgery, knowledge of digital systems, and collaboration with staff dentists/specialists. The Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon also provides education, training, mentoring, and clinical supervision to members of the medical staff through various conferences, committees and lecture series. The Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon has administrative responsibilities through participation in clinical, educational and administrative committees, task groups or special projects. The Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon performs administrative and other tasks as assigned by the Chief of the VA Atlanta Health Care System Dental Service. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST.

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs