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, and/or preventive measures. Provides direction of dental staff and is responsible for dental clinic administration at their assigned location. 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. References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-3 Dentist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted. ["The Staff Periodontist 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. The Staff Periodontist is expected to professionally interact with others within the dental service, residents/trainees, other medical center services, other VHA dental services, and the VA Office of Dentistry to complete the mission serving Veterans. The Periodontist should be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry, and may at times be requested to perform limited comprehensive dental treatment beyond the Periodontal Specialty focus. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Treatment plan development for the patient in collaboration with other dental providers The surgical placement of dental implants Dental Implant pre-surgical planning including and necessary bone grafting including such procedures as sinus augmentation The ongoing evaluation and maintenance of implants and the management of complications Patient management pf periodontal disease through prevention, diagnosis and treatment Hard and soft tissue surgical procedures for cosmetic, rehabilitation, and disease management Periodontal plastic and esthetic surgery techniques including gingival augmentation, root coverage procedures, and crown lengthening Regenerative and reparative surgery including osseous grafting, guided tissue regeneration and the use of biologics Perform simple and complex tooth extractions Performs routine periodontal procedures Function as an equal member within the larger team of staff dentists and auxiliary staff May provide education and training to members of the medical staff through various conferences, committees and lecture series May be assigned administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical, educational and administrative committees, task groups and/or special projects Initiating and expediting requests for consultation intra-facility, inter-facility, (Non-VA) community care, and ordering special tests and studies Prescribing medications within defined scope of dental practice Ordering relative diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests or radiographs Providing education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Completes all mandatory training requirements timely, attends mandatory medical center committee meetings and complies with computer and privacy directives Assist with other collateral duties as assigned by Chief of Service (supervisor), Chief of Staff, or Director. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
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