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About the position
The position is for a Dental Officer in the Federal service, specifically under the Dental Officer Series 0680. Applicants must provide a resume that clearly states their experience and/or education relevant to the duties of the position. This includes both paid and unpaid experiences, such as volunteer work through National Service programs. A positive education requirement is in place, necessitating the submission of transcripts or a detailed education history. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection. The basic requirements include having a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from an accredited institution. Applicants must also have passed the National Board of Dental Surgery (NBDE) and possess a current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry. Medical requirements include the ability to distinguish shades of color. The position qualifies for the GS-11 grade level, with additional qualifications for GS-12.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area.
- Perform dental procedures such as the removal of decay, filling cavities, straightening, extracting, and repairing teeth.
- Treat gum diseases and perform corrective surgery.
- Make measurements/models for dentures to replace missing teeth.
- Administer anesthetics and write prescriptions.
Requirements
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from an accredited institution.
- Passed the National Board of Dental Surgery (NBDE).
- Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry.
- Ability to distinguish shades of color.
- For GS-12 level, completion of a 2-year residency program in dentistry or equivalent experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in making radiographic examinations of the oral cavity.
- Experience in diagnosing pathological or irregular conditions.
- Experience in administering local anesthesia.
- Experience in performing simple and complex restoration of cavities.
- Experience in performing extractions of teeth.
