Dentist (Comprehensive Dentistry)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Mayport (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Base Health Clinic Mayport is seeking a Dentist for a direct hire position within the US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA. The role requires a DMD or DDS from an ADA/CODA-accredited school, a current license to practice dentistry in the United States, and NBDE success.

Candidates must have either a 3-year dentistry residency or three years of professional experience, or a combination totaling at least three years, with the ability to distinguish shades of color.

Qualifications

• DMD or DDS from ADA/CODA-accredited program.
• Current dentistry license in the US/DC/PR or a US territory.
• Three years of dentistry experience or a three-year residency (or combination) at or above GP-12.
• Successful NBDE examination.
• Color vision is required.

Skills

Color vision

Dentistry credentials

Education

DMD or DDS

Job description

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Base Health Clinic Mayport.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is this document.

Basic Requirement for Dentist (Comprehensive Dentistry):

Education: Applicants must possess a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.

Experience Required:

• A. Applicants must have completed a 3-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science.
• OR B. Applicants must have three years of professional dentistry experience and/or training, equivalent to the next lower grade level (GP-12).
• OR C. Applicants must have completed a residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science AND professional dentistry experience and/or training equivalent to the next lower grade level (GP-12). When combining residency program and professional dentistry experience and/or training to qualify, the total must be equal to or greater than three years.

Note for Qualifying Experience: Qualifying experience involves the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area. Examples of dentistry experience may include the removal of decay; filling cavities; straightening, extracting, and repairing teeth; treating gum diseases; performing corrective surgery; making measurements/models for dentures to replace missing teeth, administering anesthetics, writing prescriptions; and performing other requirements of the position.

Medical Requirement: Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color.

The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved.