Career Center

The endodontist dental officer serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures within the scope of endodontics speciality. Provides direction of dental staff and is responsible for dental clinic administration at their assigned location. 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, 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. ~AND~ 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. Additional Requirement: Completion of endodontic residency program References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-3 Dentist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Reviewing patients' medical history and discussing their symptoms and concerns. Utilizing dental instruments and x-ray equipment to determine the cause of patients' oral pain and discomfort, including CT scans. Formulating suitable treatment plans based on the diagnosed dental condition. Performing non-surgical root canal treatment to treat damaged or infected tooth pulp. Performing endodontic surgery to clean canals that contain calcium deposits, assist in making accurate diagnoses, and treat damaged root surfaces or surrounding bone. Performing apicoectomies to treat persistent inflammation or infection occurring in the bony area around the end of the tooth. Maintaining teeth that have previously undergone root canal procedures. Completing a comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and progress notes on each patient. Performing temporary restorations of teeth. Placing post and core on teeth, as indicated. Other associated dental procedures consistent with the scope performed by endodontists in the community. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

Return to Search Results