Dentist (Regular Ft)-Prosthodontist

New Jersey Dental Association; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental organization seeks a Dentist to provide specialized care in prosthodontics, oversee dental residents, and manage complex dental cases. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with a team of dentists and apply their expertise in a supportive environment. The position offers a structured work schedule and comprehensive responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Specialized training in prosthodontics preferred.
• Experience in managing complex dental cases required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive prosthodontics examinations and treatment planning.
• Provide guidance and supervision to general dentists and residents.
• Participate in on-call hospital coverage for dental emergencies.

Skills

Comprehensive prosthodontics

Oral reconstruction

Treatment planning of dental implants

Supervision of dental residents

Management of Class III and IV cases

Education

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

Job description

Summary

The Dentist is assigned as a staff dentist or dental specialist and reports to the Director - Dental Care Clinical Center and/or the Dental Division Chief. The incumbent functions as an equal member within the larger team of staff dentists and auxiliary staff. Individuals with specialized training in a particular area of expertise may be assigned responsibilities for that subspecialty and may function as the primary clinician or subject matter expert.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• Scope of practice duties include but are not limited to:
• Comprehensive prosthodontics examination, consultation, and overall restorative treatment planning.
• Routine and complex complete and partial dentures and overdentures.
• Fixed and removable prostheses involving precision and semi-precision attachments.
• Fixed and removable implant-supported prostheses.
• Prosthodontic treatment of malposed teeth, occlusal plane discrepancies, and changes to the existing vertical dimension of occlusion with or without concomitant restoration of anterior guidance.
• Full coverage and partial coverage indirect restorations utilizing available restorative materials.
• Oral reconstruction, including but not limited to, opposing quadrants restored with fixed prostheses, techniques involving functionally generated path or fully adjustable instruments.
• Complete dentures involving complicated occlusal schemes and cast metal bases or occlusal surfaces.
• Single unit complete dentures opposing natural dentition (complicated cases).
• Dentures on surgically augmented residual ridges.
• Nonsurgical management of temporomandibular disorders.
• Minor tooth movement (fixed appliances).
• Intraoral maxillofacial prostheses and repairs.
• Prostheses on intraoral osseointegrated fixtures.
• Treatment of Sleep Apnea.
• Management of Class III and IV cases per the Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index.
• Basic dental extractions and periodontal procedures.
• Treatment planning of dental implants.
• Provides guidance to general dentists, dental specialists, and residents on treatment planning and procedures.
• Supervision of dental residents.
• Provides on-call hospital coverage for dental emergencies.

Work Schedule

M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Additional Information

• Telework: Not Available.
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.