General Dentist (Mobile Dental Clinic)
Role Snapshot
To support a congressionally mandated VA dental pilot program, the General Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care to Veterans using a VA-operated mobile dental clinic serving rural communities in Vermont and surrounding areas
White River Junction, VT (Mobile Clinic – regional travel required)
What You’ll Do
· Provide comprehensive dental examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning for adult Veterans.
· Deliver phased dental care including preventive, restorative, oral surgery, endodontic, prosthodontic, periodontal, and maintenance services within scope of licensure.
· Treat acute dental conditions such as infections or trauma and manage post-operative care.
· Supervise dental hygienists and dental assistants in accordance with state dental board regulations.
· Verify dental eligibility and render Class III and Class VI eligibility determinations per VA regulations.
· Document all care in the VA Electronic Health Record (EHR/Dental EHR) on the day of treatment.
· Participate in peer reviews, quality assurance activities, and VA performance evaluations (FPPE/OPPE).
· Operate and drive a VA mobile dental clinic in compliance with VA Directive 0637.
· Adhere to all VA infection control, HIPAA, privacy, and Joint Commission standards.
· Participate in required VA training, onboarding, and credentialing activities.
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