Dentistry, Full-Time Dentist

Summary The general practice dental officer serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures. Work Schedule: Mon-Wed 08:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized The General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services. Review of medical history and apply knowledge to patient management. Perform treatment planning, including multi-step, complex plans with input from specialists as needed. Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. Perform routine and complex restoration of teeth. Perform routine extractions and other surgical procedures within the scope of a general dentist. Perform prosthetic dentistry, including immediate, full and partial dentures; Perform routine dental implant restorations. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Dentist Basic Requirements A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.(Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. ~AND~ Completed, or you are currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Preferred Experience: (1) at least 3 years of active full-time clinical practice, (2) skill in implant treatment planning and implant restoration for single crowns, implant bridges, and implant overdentures, (3) experience in the use of digital technology including intraoral scanning and 3D printing, (4) experience in the management of medically complex patients, including patients on anti-resorptive therapy, anticoagulation, and those with cardiac, renal, or hepatic disease, and (5) experience in mentoring trainees in general dentistry Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit Physical Requirements: This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.