Dentist - Oral Surgery

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• 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 Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon) shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services
• Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Diagnose radiographic examinations of the oral cavity
• Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions
• Administer local anesthesia
• Administer moderate sedation
• Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth
• Perform alveoloplasty and other pre-prosthetic surgery.
• Place dental implants
• Treatment of benign tumors of the maxillofacial region
• Surgical and non-surgical treatment of TMJ
• Repair of simple and complex facial fractures
• Knowledge of digital systems including implant surgical guide planning
• Use of various bone grafting techniques for reconstruction of the jaws
• Ability to perform H & P for operative cases
• Competent in BLS and ACLS
• OMS practice includes complex extraction cases - dental implants - bone grafting - TMJ surgical and non-surgical treatment - facial pain - benign pathology - pre-prosthetic surgery - knowledge of digital systems - and collaboration with staff dentists/specialists
• The Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon also provides education - training - mentoring - and clinical supervision to members of the medical staff through various conferences - committees and lecture series
• The Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon has administrative responsibilities through participation in clinical - educational and administrative committees - task groups or special projects
• The Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon performs administrative and other tasks as assigned by the Chief of the VA Atlanta Health Care System Dental Service
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST
• Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized