Staff Dentist
About The Position
The Staff Dentist functions as a general dentist, practicing the full range of professional dental procedures to treat commonly encountered dental diseases and dental health problems. Under the general direction of the Chief, Dental Service, the dentist independently examines, diagnoses, and treats patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, including emergent evaluations. The role provides direct care to adults with or without acute and chronic medical conditions and serves as a consultant to other healthcare providers. The dentist also documents care in CPRS, completes dental notes in the Electronic Health Care Record, and assists with processing VA Community Care referrals. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework is not available, and this is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. Interviews are scheduled between 11/2/2026 and 11/3/2026.
Requirements
- Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from a qualifying school.
- Completed or currently completing a general practice or specialty residency, or have comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients.
- Currently hold, or be able to hold, a current, full, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Maintain current registration in the state of licensure if required for continuing active licensure.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
- Selected applicants are subject to background/security investigation and, if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position, urinalysis screening for illegal drug use.
- Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
- Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Complete required onboarding and application requirements.
- Ability to walk, bend, stoop, and perform some lifting in direct patient care; may need to sit for extended periods.
- Demonstrate manual dexterity and ability to use dental instruments and tools.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of at least one year in an accredited postdoctoral AEGD or GPR program.
- Teaching experience for dental residents.
Responsibilities
- Examine the oral cavity clinically and radiographically.
- Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions.
- Administer local anesthesia.
- Perform routine and complex tooth restorations.
- Perform simple and complex tooth extractions.
- Perform alveoloplasty and other routine surgical procedures.
- Provide prosthetic dentistry, including immediate, full, and partial dentures, crowns, fixed bridge work, and dental implant restoration.
- Perform routine endodontic procedures on single- and multi-canal teeth.
- Perform routine and surgical periodontal procedures.
- Provide direct patient care to adults in hospital or outpatient settings, including patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Serve as a consultant to other healthcare providers.
- Complete dental notes in CPRS/Electronic Health Care Record and assist with processing VA Community Care referrals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
