Dentist (Supervisor)-Education Debt Reduction Program Approved

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.

The Supervisory Dentist is knowledgeable in all disciplines of general dentistry and performs duties within their approved scope of practice as established through the credentialing and privileging process.

Clinical Duties:

• Patient Care
• Conducts oral and radiographic examinations.
• Administer local anesthesia.
• Diagnoses pathological and irregular oral conditions.
• Performs restorative dentistry, including routine and complex restorations.
• Performs routine endodontic procedures.
• Conducts prosthodontic procedures including complete dentures, partial dentures, crowns, and fixed
• bridges.
• Performs simples and complex extractions, alveoloplasty, and routine surgical procedures.
• Provides periodontal evaluation and non-surgical periodontal therapy.
• Provides orthodontic evaluation and referrals when indicated.

Infection Control and Sterilization:

• Demonstrates Proper infection control procedures.
• Ensures assigned personnel comply with all infection control standards.
• Completes mandatory annual infection control training.

Information Management:

• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ensures staff compliance with documentation, electronic record use, and VA policies.
• Protects sensitive data from loss or unauthorized access.

Patient Safety:

• Adjusts care based on patient age and abilities.
• Ensures proper patient identification and time-out procedures.
• Monitors patient condition during treatment and responds appropriately.
• Completes mandatory patient safety training.

Employee Education:

• Meets annual continuing educations and mandatory training requirements.
• Supports the training and competency maintenance of assigned staff.
• Supervisory and Administrative Duties and Assigned Personnel:
• Provides daily oversight and coordination for assigned dentists, hygienists, and/or dental assistants.
• Reviews work products for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Offers technical guidance on dental procedures, materials, and techniques.
• Assists with onboarding and kill development of new staff.

Performance Management:

• Assists in developing performance plans for assigned staff.
• Completes mid-term and annual proficiency reports when delegated.
• Identifies training needs for staff and supports professional development.
• Provides coaching and redirection when necessary.

Clinical Operations Support:

• Helps maintain appointment access and clinic flow.
• Partners with Dental Service Chief in requirements of the dental service.
• Monitors staff compliance with documentations and scheduling standards.
• Identifies equipment and supply needs and communicates them with leadership.
• Supports adherence to VHA Scheduling Directives.
• Reviews assigned consults and request for service in a timely manner.
• Designates a person to act in his/her absence so that administrative direction is provided.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensures compliance with VHA, VISN, and facility policies.
• Participates in Joint Commission, IG, and other accreditation activities.
• Supports Peer Review, quality improvement initiatives, and RME/Infection control programs.
• Ensures assigned personnel follow applicable regulatory and safety standards.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; Varying Tour of Duty
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for EDRP incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov , for questions/assistance. Learn more.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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.

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in comprehensive dental care, including treatment planning, diagnosis, and management of complex cases within an outpatient or hospital based setting.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience directing dental staff, overseeing clinical operations, mentoring providers, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams, collaborating with medical, surgical, nursing and ancillary services to support integrated Veteran centered care.
• Proven ability to ensure compliance with VHA policies, infection control standards, patient safety requirements, documentation expectations, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participation in or leadership of performance improvement, process redesign, or clinical program development, demonstrating the ability to enhance patient outcomes, efficiency, or clinic productivity.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements:

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

The degree must be accredited by the, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or (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.