Dentist - General Dentistry

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200‑000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Duties

• Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity.
• Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• Perform routine and complex restoration of teeth.
• Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth.
• Perform alveoloplasty and other routine surgical procedures.
• Perform prosthetic dentistry, including immediate dentures, full dentures, partial dentures, crowns, and fixed bridge work.
• Perform routine endodontic procedures on single and multi‑canal teeth.
• Perform routine and surgical procedures within the scope of a general dentist.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Friday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (every other Friday off)
• Compressed/Flexible: Available – every other Friday off
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Relocation and Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. For questions or assistance, contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized.