Dentist (Regular Ft)-Prosthodontist

The American Dental Hygienists' Association; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental organization seeks a staff dentist specializing in prosthodontics. The role includes comprehensive examination, treatment planning, and supervision of dental residents within a clinical center. Ideal candidates will have specialized training in prosthodontics, with responsibilities including intricate restorative procedures and patient care.

Qualifications

• Specialized training in prosthodontics is required.
• Experience in both routine and complex denture work.
• Able to guide general dentists and supervise residents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive prosthodontic examinations and treatment planning.
• Supervise dental residents and provide guidance on procedures.
• Manage dental emergencies and provide on-call coverage.

Skills

Prosthodontics

Patient Care

Treatment Planning

Oral Reconstruction

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Specialization in Prosthodontics

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 opposing quadrants restored with fixed prostheses, techniques involving functionally generated path or fully adjustable instruments.
• Complete dentures involving complicated occlusal schemes, cast metal bases, or cast metal occlusion.
• Single-unit complete dentures opposing natural dentition (complicated).
• 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.
• All Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index Class III and IV cases.
• Basic dental extractions and periodontal procedures.
• Treatment planning of dental implants.
• Provides guidance to general dentists, dental specialists, and dental 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.