Dentist (General Practice

U.S. Department of Defense; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a Dentist for the Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital. This role involves performing dental treatments, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in general dentistry and meet required educational standards.

Benefits

Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available.

Qualifications

• Must possess a DMD or DDS degree from an ADA-approved school.
• Must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE).

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive prophylaxis treatment.
• Perform professional dental tasks including treatment of dental diseases.
• Mentor and train less experienced dental staff.

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Job description

About the Position: This position is located at Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital's Clinical Dentistry in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Duties

• Conduct extensive prophylaxis treatment.
• Perform professional dental tasks including treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems.
• Mentor and train less experienced general dentists and/or dental ancillaries.
• Prescribe medications as required.
• Perform deep scaling and root planning.
• Submit and ensure accuracy of performance data, dental records, consultation requests and other dental records in approved information management system.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges

Qualifications
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 in this document.

Basic Requirement for Dentist (General Practice):

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 and/or Education Required:

A. Applicants must have completed a 2-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science.

OR

B. Applicants must have two years of professional dentistry experience and/or training, equivalent to the next lower grade level (GP-11).

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-11). When combining residency program and professional dentistry experience and/or training to qualify, the total must be equal to or greater than two 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.