Compassionate General Dentist for Veterans — Mon-Fri

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Rolla, Missouri seeks a Dentist to provide compassionate, comprehensive dental care to veterans as part of the nation’s Veteran health system.

Major duties include making oral and radiographic examinations, interpreting imaging, reviewing medical history, diagnosing conditions, and developing multi-step treatment plans. The dentist also administers local anesthesia and performs restorative, prosthetic, implant, periodontal and surgical procedures within

Responsibilities

• Discover Rolla A vibrant mix of outdoor adventure - family fun - unique shopping - and great local eats
• From splashing around at Splash Zone Waterpark and exploring scenic trails and play areas at Rolla Lions Club Den & Park to browsing treasures at the Rolla Antique Mall - there's always something to enjoy
• Rolla's charming downtown brings food - music - markets - and Route 66 energy together - making it easy to savor local dining and weekend entertainment
• Whether you're looking for relaxation - recreation - or a taste of small-town charm - Rolla has something for everyone
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8-430pm Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Dentist Job Duties: Major Duties include but not limited to: 1
• Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity and provide interpretation of imaging
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• Review of medical history and apply knowledge to patient management
• 3
• Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions
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• Perform treatment planning - including multi-step - complex plans with input from specialists as needed
• 5
• Administer local anesthesia
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• Manage or perform routine and complex restoration of teeth
• 7
• Manage or perform routine extractions and other surgical procedures within the scope of a general dentist
• 8
• Manage or perform prosthetic dentistry - procedures within the scope of a general dentist
• 9
• Manage or perform routine dental implant restorations - within the scope of a general dentist
• 10
• Manage or perform routine periodontal procedures - within the scope of a general dentist
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• Dentists also serve as on-call dentist for the hospital and rotate a week at a time in rotation with other staff dentists
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• Basic functional experience in the use of a computer - to include electronic dental charting and record-keeping - e-mailing - and word processing.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Rolla, Missouri seeks a Dentist to provide compassionate, comprehensive dental care to veterans as part of the nation’s Veteran health system.

Major duties include making oral and radiographic examinations, interpreting imaging, reviewing medical history, diagnosing conditions, and developing multi-step treatment plans. The dentist also administers local anesthesia and performs restorative, prosthetic, implant, periodontal and surgical procedures within