The American Dental Hygienists' Association
Dentist (Oral Surgery)
The American Dental Hygienists' Association, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
Summary
PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/31/2025. The first cut-off date is 10/24/2025. Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled. Applications will only be accepted from U.S. Citizens.
Qualifications 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.
United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
Education: 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
Residency or Comparable Experience: Completed - or you are currently completing - a residency program in general practice or specialty - or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients
Licensure and Registration: 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
English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
Preferred Experience: These preferences are highly desired but are not required: - Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
The incumbent must be physically - emotionally - and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.
Duties
This announcement has been amended to change the Agency Contact Information
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
Providing clinical supervision - treatment planning - and educational activities related to the Dental Service AEGD-1 Residency Program and to dental staff assigned to their clinic location as needed - not mandatory but recommended
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
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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Qualifications 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.
United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
Education: 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
Residency or Comparable Experience: Completed - or you are currently completing - a residency program in general practice or specialty - or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients
Licensure and Registration: 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
English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
Preferred Experience: These preferences are highly desired but are not required: - Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
The incumbent must be physically - emotionally - and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.
Duties
This announcement has been amended to change the Agency Contact Information
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
Providing clinical supervision - treatment planning - and educational activities related to the Dental Service AEGD-1 Residency Program and to dental staff assigned to their clinic location as needed - not mandatory but recommended
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
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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