Dentist (Oral Surgery) - Maxillofacial

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/31/2026.

About the role

Position is located within the Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Gainesville, Florida. The dentist will specialize in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Responsibilities

• Perform oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, including but not limited to extractions, dental implants, trauma surgery, and corrective jaw surgery.
• Provide comprehensive dental care to medically compromised patients.
• Maintain current licensure and registration in the state of practice.
• Adhere to VA standards and protocols for patient care and safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated patient care.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from a school approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Residency or Comparable Experience: Completion of a residency program in general practice or oral and maxillofacial surgery, or comparable experience treating medically compromised patients.
• Licensure and Registration: Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Must maintain active licensure if required by the state.
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).

Qualifications

• Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is highly preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years in an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited oral surgery program.
• Completion of an ADA-accredited DDS/DMD program.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019.
• Moderate lifting up to 44 lbs.
• Carrying objects up to 15 lbs.
• Frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands, and legs.
• Use of cranes and motor vehicles.
• Walking and standing up to 8 hours.
• Bending and climbing.
• Able to hear a whisper.
• Must be physically, emotionally, and mentally stable to perform essential functions without hazard to self or others.