Dentist (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a General Dentistry dental officer to provide comprehensive dental care.

The position includes responsibilities such as radiographic diagnosis, anesthesia administration, extractions, implants, and pre-prosthetic surgery within a credentialed, multi-disciplinary environment. EDRP participation is available; coordination with Meharry and Vanderbilt residents is noted.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose radiographic examinations of the oral cavity
• Administer local anesthesia
• Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth
• Place dental implants and perform bone grafting
• Manage TMJ treatment and pre-prosthetic surgery

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (1-5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• The General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services
• Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Diagnose radiographic examinations of the oral cavity
• Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions
• Administer local anesthesia
• Administer moderate sedation
• Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth
• Perform alveoloplasty and other pre-prosthetic surgery.
• Place dental implants
• Treatment of benign tumors of the maxillofacial region
• Surgical and non-surgical treatment of TMJ
• Repair of simple and complex facial fractures
• Knowledge of digital systems including implant surgical guide planning
• Use of various bone grafting techniques for reconstruction of the jaws
• Ability to perform H & P for operative cases
• Competent in BLS and ACLS
• Duties include oversight of 2 OMS residents from Meharry and Vanderbilt
• OMS practice includes complex extraction cases - dental implants - bone grafting - TMJ surgical and non-surgical treatment - facial pain - benign pathology - pre-prosthetic surgery - knowledge of digital systems - and collaboration with staff dentists/specialists
• The scope of practice that a specific provider may perform is defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM CST Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• 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 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory