Endodontist

This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) and will remain open until December 31 2026. The initial cut-off for reviewing and referring eligible applicants will occur after the first five qualifying applications are received. After that point additional eligible applicants will be referred at regular intervals or as vacancies arise until all positions are filled.

Duties:

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FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF DUTIES. The General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services in Inpatient and outpatient settings. Specifically the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following:

• Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity.
• Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• Formulate suitable treatment plans based on the diagnosed dental condition.
• Perform endodontic surgery to clean canals that contain calcium deposits assist in making accurate diagnoses and treat damaged root surfaces or surrounding bone.
• Perform apicoectomies to treat persistent inflammation or infection occurring in the bony area around the end of the tooth.
• Maintain teeth that have previously undergone root canal procedures.
• Perform temporary restorations of teeth.
• Place post and core on teeth as indicated.
• Perform other associated dental procedures consistent with the scope performed by endodontists in the community.
• Enter accurate complete timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patients electronic record.
• Proper use maintenance and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients.
• Adhere to safety health and infection control standards regulations and work practices as well as ergonomic standards. He/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisory and/or appropriate officials.
• Assist in orientation of new staff and provide patient and family education including informed consent which is documented. according to corresponding VA policies.
• Assist with educating trainees including dental residents dental students dental assistant and hygiene students.
• Maintain supplies equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
• Participate in performance improvement activities disaster preparedness administrative duties and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief Dental Service.

• 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.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
• 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.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Dentist Basic 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. Approved schools are (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA) in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence certification and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate if claimed by the applicant. AND
• Completed a CODA accredited ENDODONTIC residency
• 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. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active current licensure.