Dentist - Intermittent (Mare Island)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The general practice dental officer provides comprehensive dental care, performing a full range of preventive, restorative, and corrective procedures for patients with common dental diseases in a general practice setting.

Applicants must meet VA qualification standards: DDS/DMD from CODA-approved schools, completion (or current enrollment) in a general practice residency or equivalent, and a current unrestricted dental license in a US state or territory.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from CODA-approved school.
• Completed or currently completing a General Practice Residency or equivalent.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a US state/territory/DC.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of preventive, restorative, and corrective dental procedures.
• Develop and implement treatment plans delivering patient-centered dental care.

Education

DDS/DMD from CODA-approved schools

General Practice Residency or specialty residency

Current unrestricted dental license in US

Job description

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, or preventive measures. 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.

Preferred Experience:

• Advanced Education in General Dentistry or General Practice Residency in Dentistry preferred.

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements:

Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.