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Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center seeking applications for a General Practice Dental Officer to performs duties as being able to examine, work up, diagnose, treatment plan and provide treatment or consultative services of conditions with the human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures. General Dentistry and non-surgical periodontal procedures, preventive dentistry, TMJ analysis and intraoral appliances, occlusal equilibration. The General Dentist dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services in Inpatient and outpatient settings. Duties and Responsibilities of the Dentist include, but are not limited to: Meets with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, performs regular cleanings and other preventative procedures, and establishes a plan for better dental hygiene Performs dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and fills cavities Corrects bite issues and overcrowding Applies helpful agents to teeth, such as sealants or whiteners Prescribes medications for dental problems, such as pain medications or antibiotics Gives clients sedatives or anesthesia prior to administering treatments Orders diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, etc. Uses tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, or mirrors, to examine and treat teeth and mouth Keeps records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them Manages and communicates with other staff members to provide care to patients Performs other related duties as required Work Schedule: Hours will be based by need of the service Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement Title: Dentist (General Dentistry) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more.