Dentist - Endodontist

Veterans Health Administration • Baltimore, MD

26d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves performing oral and radiographic examinations, diagnosing diseases of the dental pulp and periapical tissues, and developing treatment plans. The Endodontist will administer local anesthesia, prescribe medications, and perform various endodontic procedures including non-surgical root canal therapy, retreatment, and surgical procedures like apicoectomy. They will also manage endodontic emergencies, perform temporary restorations, place posts and cores, and interpret diagnostic imaging such as CBCT/CT scans. Additionally, the position requires providing consultations to general dentists and residents, maintaining accurate documentation in CPRS, and participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning. A significant part of the role includes providing direct clinical supervision to residents, reviewing and co-signing their documentation, delivering didactic instruction and teaching, and evaluating resident performance.

Requirements

• A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry.
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Completed, or currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients.
• Currently hold, or will hold, 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.
• Maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• All qualified candidates encouraged to apply.
• Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Board certified or board eligible in Endodontics.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and supervising students or dental residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform oral and radiographic examinations related to endodontic diagnosis.
• Diagnose diseases and conditions of the dental pulp and periapical tissues.
• Develop and implement appropriate endodontic treatment plans.
• Administer local anesthesia and prescribe medications as indicated.
• Perform routine and complex non-surgical root canal therapy, endodontic retreatment, and surgical endodontic procedures including apicoectomy and root-end fillings.
• Manage endodontic emergencies, including pain and infection control.
• Perform temporary restorations and place posts and cores as indicated.
• Interpret diagnostic imaging, including CBCT/CT scans when appropriate.
• Provide consultation to general dentists, GPR residents, and other providers regarding endodontic care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within CPRS.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and provide care consistent with the full scope of endodontic practice.
• Provide direct clinical supervision during patient care activities to ensure safety and adherence to evidence-based standards.
• Review and co-sign documentation completed by residents as required.
• Deliver didactic instruction, case presentations, and chairside teaching to enhance clinical competency.
• Evaluate resident performance and provide constructive feedback aligned with program objectives.

Benefits

• A comprehensive total rewards package.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree