Dentist

The opportunity

The incumbent is assigned as a staff dentist or dental specialist to the Dental Service and reports to the Chief, Dental Service. As a staff dentist, the incumbent will be responsible for providing consultation and treatment within the scope of their specific clinical privileges. Source: USAJOBS. Location filters use the first US location; review all duty locations and eligibility in the announcement.

Compensation & benefits

124308–400000 USD / PA

Benefits not disclosed

Working & learning conditions

Weekly schedule not disclosed

Mentorship: unknown

Employment

employee · schedule not confirmed

Days and hours

Not confirmed

Guarantee and compensation formula

$124,308–$400,000 per year

Deductions and draw

Not confirmed

Bonuses and support

Not confirmed

Benefits

Not confirmed

Practice conditions

Not confirmed

Contract and growth

Not confirmed

Requirements

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 Education. 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. AND Residency or Comparable Experience: 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 Licensure: 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: None Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: The General Dentist performs dental procedures which may require sitting or standing for extended periods. The dentist must demonstrate manual dexterity and the ability to use dental instruments and tools. The position may involve lifting or moving patients or equipment. Who may apply: Confirm in the announcement. Confirm citizenship, license, grade-specific experience, and hiring-path eligibility.

Deadline: 2027-10-05

Posted: 2026-10-06

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