General Dentist — Full-Scope Care & Prosthetics

Veterans Health Administration; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 156,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Bangor, ME seeks a General Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care, including exams, restorations, extractions, and prosthetics, within the scope defined by credentialing. The role requires local anesthesia proficiency and strong diagnostic skills.

The position operates Monday–Friday, with standard pay bands and federal benefits; relocation may be authorized, and EDRP support is available through the VA.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed dentist or eligible for licensure in the United States.
• Experience delivering general, restorative, and preventive dental care.
• Proficiency in radiographic evaluation and diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Practice dentistry across a full range of procedures for common dental diseases.
• Perform oral and radiographic examinations and diagnose conditions.
• Administer local anesthesia and perform restorations, extractions, and prosthetics.
• Carry out endodontic treatments and general surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Work within credentialing and privileging processes to define scope of practice.

Skills

General dentistry

Oral examinations

Local anesthesia

Restoration procedures

Extractions

Prosthetic dentistry

Endodontic procedures

Surgical dentistry

Clinical scope awareness

Education

Dental degree (DDS/DMD)

Licensed or eligible for licensure

Education recognized by US DoE

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Bangor, ME seeks a General Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care, including exams, restorations, extractions, and prosthetics, within the scope defined by credentialing. The role requires local anesthesia proficiency and strong diagnostic skills.

The position operates Monday–Friday, with standard pay bands and federal benefits; relocation may be authorized, and EDRP support is available through the VA.