Dentist - Endodontist

Summary The Endodontist serves as a practicing dental specialist within the VA Maryland Health Care System Dental Service - providing the full scope of endodontic diagnosis - treatment - consultation - and resident education. Duties Clinical Duties: Perform oral and radiographic examinations related to endodontic diagnosisDiagnose diseases and conditions of the dental pulp and periapical tissuesDevelop and implement appropriate endodontic treatment plansAdminister local anesthesia and prescribe medications as indicatedPerform routine and complex non-surgical root canal therapy - endodontic retreatment - and surgical endodontic procedures including apicoectomy and root-end fillingsManage endodontic emergencies - including pain and infection controlPerform temporary restorations and place posts and cores as indicatedInterpret diagnostic imaging - including CBCT/CT scans when appropriateProvide consultation to general dentists - GPR residents - and other providers regarding endodontic careMaintain accurate and timely documentation within CPRSParticipate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and provide care consistent with the full scope of endodontic practiceResident Supervision and Teaching Duties: Provide direct clinical supervision during patient care activities to ensure safety and adherence to evidence-based standardsReview and co-sign documentation completed by residents as requiredDeliver didactic instruction - case presentations - and chairside teaching to enhance clinical competencyEvaluate resident performance and provide constructive feedback aligned with program objectivesVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageWork Schedule: Monday - 8am-4:30pmTuesday - 8am-3:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized