Dentist (Regular Ft) - Prosthodontist

About the role

The prosthodontist is a board-eligible or board-certified specialist who provides the full scope of prosthodontic care to eligible Veterans, including fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontics and complex restorative rehabilitation. The position carries independent clinical privileges granted through the facility credentialing and privileging process and functions as the primary prosthodontic resource for the Dental Service and its referring providers.

Responsibilities

• Restoration of single and multiple implants, implant-supported and implant-retained overdentures, and full-arch fixed implant prostheses, in coordination with the surgical provider.
• Management of complex and full-mouth rehabilitation, including severe tooth wear, occlusal disease, and esthetic and functional reconstruction.
• Evaluation and management of temporomandibular disorders and occlusal problems within the scope of privileges.
• Comprehensive examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and sequenced treatment planning for assigned and referred patients.
• Serving as prosthodontic consultant to general dentists and other dental specialists within the Dental Service and across the VISN.
• Contributing restorative-driven treatment planning, evaluation of prosthetic feasibility, and assessment of non-conventional modalities where indicated.
• Reviewing and advising on community care prosthodontic and implant treatment plans referred for concurrence, applying SOP and eligibility criteria.

Requirements

• A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
• Completion of a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients.
• A current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Qualifications

• Basic requirements for the position include a degree in dentistry and a current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry.
• Experience in providing prosthodontic care to Veterans, including fixed, removable, and implant prosthodontics.
• Ability to coordinate with surgical providers and other dental specialists.
• Knowledge of VHA policies and procedures related to prosthodontic care.

Skills

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex cases.
• Strong communication and consultation skills.
• Knowledge of VHA recordkeeping standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package offered by VA.
• Flexible work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.
• No relocation/recruitment incentives authorized.
• Virtual position not available.

Pay

• Salary range is not specified, but will be determined through a formal pay-setting process.

Schedule

• Standard work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.
• No telework option available.