Dentist (General Practice-Dentistry)

The opportunity

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency, Fort Hood. Texas This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Source: USAJOBS. Location filters use the first US location; review all duty locations and eligibility in the announcement.

Compensation & benefits

124308–315000 USD / PA

Benefits not disclosed

Working & learning conditions

Weekly schedule not disclosed

Mentorship: unknown

Employment

employee · schedule not confirmed

Days and hours

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Guarantee and compensation formula

$124,308–$315,000 per year

Deductions and draw

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Bonuses and support

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Benefits

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Practice conditions

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Contract and growth

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Requirements

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Dentist (General Practice Dentistry): Education: Must possess a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure: Must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) -AND-possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Residency Program: Successful completion a two-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science.-OR- Qualifying Experience: Must possess two-years of professional dentistry experience and/or training, equivalent to the next lower grade level (GP-11).-OR- Residency Program/Qualifying Experience: Must have completed a residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science -AND- possess professional dentistry experience and/or training equivalent to the next lower grade level (GP-11). When combining residency program and qualifying experience and/or training to qualify, the total must be equal to or greater than two-years. Medical Requirement: Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color. Note for Qualifying Experience: Qualifying experience involves the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area. Examples of dentistry experience may include the removal of decay; filling cavities; straightening, extracting, and repairing teeth; treating gum diseases; performing corrective surgery; making measurements/models for dentures to replace missing teeth, administering anesthetics, writing prescriptions; and performing other requirements of the position. If you are selected for a Dentist position: A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved. Salary for Dentist positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade, and location. This announcement may be used to fill positions at the tier listed below: Tier 1: $124,308 - $315,000 Who may apply: Confirm in the announcement. Confirm citizenship, license, grade-specific experience, and hiring-path eligibility.

Deadline: 2026-10-01

Posted: 2026-09-25

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