Dentist

Summary VA Black Hills is seeking a Dentist for the Fort Meade VA Medical Center. 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. Duties The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical CentersThis is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullestAs an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each VeteranThis is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's communityThis aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-beingMAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty servicesSpecifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Conducts oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity and provide interpretation of imaging Reviews medical history and applies knowledge to patient managementDiagnoses pathological or irregular oral conditionsPerforms treatment planning - including multi-step - complex plans with input from specialists as neededAdministers local anesthesia and nitrous oxidePerforms routine and complex restoration of teethPerforms routine extractions and other surgical procedures within the scope of a general dentistPerforms prosthetic dentist to include immediate dentures - full and partial dentures - crowns and fixed bridge workPerforms routine dental implant restorationsPerforms routine endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teethPerforms routine periodontal proceduresVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageWork Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized