Dentist (Staff Periodontist) at Veterans Health Administration

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 8, 2027. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be November 2, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position is filled

Major duties

• The Dental Service in SAVAHCS is looking to hire a full-time, permanent Dentist (Staff) to provide direct dental care to the assigned patient population and leadership for dental staff in accordance with VHA guidelines. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The incumbent is assigned as Staff Dentist (Periodonist) of the Dental Service in SAVAHCS to provide direct dental care to the assigned patient population and leadership for dental staff in accordance with VHA guidelines. The duties of the staff Dentist include but are not limited to the following: Provides direct dental care to qualified patients in an outpatient setting and serve as a consultant to other healthcare providers in accordance with VHA Office of Dentistry Standard of Care. Experienced in interpretation of dental radiographs, in delivery of diagnostic consultations, and in clinical dental treatment as outlined in their individual approved privileges and in accordance with the VHA Office of Dentistry Standard of Care Maintains appropriate documentation. Adheres to VHA Code of Ethics, performs own duties as required, and Maintains Information Security Protocols as covered in N.E.0. Performs only those privileges for which approval has been granted by the Medical Center Director prospectively and in writing. Maintains own professional qualifications, participates in customer service training, computer training, and attends mandated medical center training activities as required. Serves in a supervisory capacity for ancillary dental staff and maintain appropriate documentation of said supervision. Provides education and training to members of the medical/dental staff through various conferences, committees, and lecture series. Oversees administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical, educational and administrative committees, task groups, or special projects. Supervises residents will provide education, training, mentoring, and supervision to students and residents. Makes oral and radiographic examination of the oral cavity as well as endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teeth. Performs simple and complex extractions of teeth Diagnoses pathological or irregular oral conditions, as well as administer local anesthesia Performs routine, complex and implant restoration and placement on teeth Performs routine and surgical alveoplasty and periodontal procedures Performs prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures, full dentures, partial dentures, crowns and fixed bridge work. Work Schedule: Alternate work schedule available, 5-4-9 Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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.(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., 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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is 15. Physical Requirements: VA Handbook 5019/1, Part II, Pre-Placement Physical Examinations and Evaluations.