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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Dentist
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What they do
A Dentist diagnoses and treats problems of the teeth, gums, and mouth, and helps patients maintain oral health. May work as a general practitioner, handling a variety of patient needs.
$170,648 / year median in Oregon
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Summary 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.
- centrally located in the of Douglas County
- Oregon is known for its 359 miles of streams along the north and south forks of the Umpqua River The Roseburg area reflects small-town values
- has dedicated business leaders and a strong education system from K-12 to our local community college The community possesses a hardworking
- well-trained workforce These characteristics have proved instrumental in drawing new residents and companies to the region
- while keeping families here for generations The General Practice Dental Officer (Staff) serves as a practicing Dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective
- restorative
- or preventive measures VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package Position Duties (but not limited to): Serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective
- restorative
- or preventive measures Proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services Makes oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity Diagnoses pathological or irregular oral conditions Administers local anesthesia Performs routine and complex restoration of teeth Performs simple and complex extractions of teeth Performs alveoloplasty and other routine surgical procedures Performs prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures•full dentures•partial dentures•crowns and fixed bridge work Performs routine endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teeth Performs routine and surgical periodontal procedures
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday- 0800-1630
PST Compressed/Flexible:
Available Telework:
Not availableVirtual:
This is not a virtual positionEDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov- the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more :