Dentist

DENTIST (DMD or DDS)

SITE OF SERVICE

• :Orlando VA Medical Center, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, Florida 3282
• 7Dental Outpatient Clinics: Lake Baldwin VA Clinic, Viera VA Clinic, and Daytona Beach VA Clini

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DESCRIPTI

• ONA dentist will provide comprehensive dental care to Veterans and perform duties consistent with the laws and regulations governing the dental practice act in the state of their licensur

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POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMEN

• TS:Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully undergo a government background investigati
• on.Education: Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree fro

m aschool approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) or the Commission on Den

talAccreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtain

• ed.Experience: Two years experience in General Dentis
• tryLicen

se:o Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in any US st

• ateCertifica

te:o Have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) which are developed

andadministered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCND

E).o A current BLS and or/CPR c

• ardThree recommendations attesting to clinical skills. At least one must be supervis

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CORE DU

• TIESConduct comprehensive dental examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning, and ensure that each dental treatment plan considers the Veteran’s comprehensive patient hist
• ory.Develop and discuss treatment plans with patients based on their needs and preferences, using Veteran-centric care mod
• els.Perform progressive phased dental care (Acute phase, Disease Control phase, Definitive Treatment phase and Maintenance phase) that could include; diagnosis, restorative (including dental implants), preventative, oral surgery, endodontic, prosthodontic, periodontic, and other dental procedures within their scope of licensure and train
• ing.Stabilize and treat acute dental issues such as infections or tra
• uma.Manage post-operative care and provide follow-up dental treatment pl
• ans.Supervise dental hygienist and dental assistants in accordance with state dental board regulati
• ons.Assign staff duties to the dental hygienist and dental assistants, as appropri
• ate.Ensure dental staff provide medically necessary dental care to promote, preserve, and restore the oral health of Veterans according to generally accepted standards of dental practice and scope of services based upon statutory eligibil
• ity.Efficiently handle patient complaints, ensuring thorough documentation and timely follow-up action as requi
• red.Ensure that all treatment plans meet VA policies, standards, and regulatory requirements for dental c
• are.Follow defined processes in the Electronic Health/Dental Record for documentation of dental treatm
• ent.Engage in regular peer reviews with VA dentists to ensure consistency and accuracy in care plan revi