Dentist-Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Department of Veterans Affairs•Decatur, GA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. The Oral Maxillofacial Surgery 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. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dentist provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals. The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice. The Dentist should be proficient in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and limited general dentistry procedures. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducting oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity and its adjacent tissue and structures. Diagnosing pathological or irregular oral conditions. Ordering and interpreting diagnostic measures, such as radiographic images, other imaging, models etc. Completing dento-alveolar surgery, including simple surgical and complex exodontia, pre-prosthetic surgery, bone grafting, sinus and ridge augmentation, vestibuloplasty and implant placement procedures. Arranging for patient consultation, work-up, admission, medical/dental specialty and inter-disciplinary care, completion of surgical procedures, and providing post-operative and follow-up care of patients with illnesses, injuries, and disorders of both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions. Completing oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures including but not limited to treatment of facial traumatic injuries/facial fractures; treatment of pathological conditions such as benign cysts/tumors, orthognathic surgery, biopsy procedures and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) surgery. Adhering to safety, health, and infection control standards, and demonstrating knowledge in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME). Other related duties as assigned Leadership Serves as Program Manager of the oral surgery section in the dental department. Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complicated care in the community Oral & Maxillofacial treatment plans. Consults with Prosthetics, OR, Sterile Processing Service (SPS), Health Technology Management (HTM) and Pharmacy regarding the needs of the oral surgery section. Assists in Joint Commission and other survey readiness. Assists in ensuring that the National Patient Safety Goals are met.

Requirements

The Dentist should be proficient in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and limited general dentistry procedures.

Responsibilities

Conducting oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity and its adjacent tissue and structures.
Diagnosing pathological or irregular oral conditions.
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic measures, such as radiographic images, other imaging, models etc.
Completing dento-alveolar surgery, including simple surgical and complex exodontia, pre-prosthetic surgery, bone grafting, sinus and ridge augmentation, vestibuloplasty and implant placement procedures.
Arranging for patient consultation, work-up, admission, medical/dental specialty and inter-disciplinary care, completion of surgical procedures, and providing post-operative and follow-up care of patients with illnesses, injuries, and disorders of both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
Completing oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures including but not limited to treatment of facial traumatic injuries/facial fractures; treatment of pathological conditions such as benign cysts/tumors, orthognathic surgery, biopsy procedures and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) surgery.
Adhering to safety, health, and infection control standards, and demonstrating knowledge in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
Serves as Program Manager of the oral surgery section in the dental department.
Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complicated care in the community Oral & Maxillofacial treatment plans.
Consults with Prosthetics, OR, Sterile Processing Service (SPS), Health Technology Management (HTM) and Pharmacy regarding the needs of the oral surgery section.
Assists in Joint Commission and other survey readiness.
Assists in ensuring that the National Patient Safety Goals are met.
Other related duties as assigned