The Endodontist serves as a practicing dental specialist within the VA Maryland Health Care System Dental Service, providing the full scope of endodontic diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and resident education.
Clinical Duties: Perform oral and radiographic examinations related to endodontic diagnosis. Diagnose diseases and conditions of the dental pulp and periapical tissues. Develop and implement appropriate endodontic treatment plans. Administer local anesthesia and prescribe medications as indicated. Perform routine and complex non-surgical root canal therapy, endodontic retreatment, and surgical endodontic procedures including apicoectomy and root-end fillings.
Manage endodontic emergencies, including pain and infection control. Perform temporary restorations and place posts and cores as indicated. Interpret diagnostic imaging, including CBCT/CT scans when appropriate. Provide consultation to general dentists, GPR residents, and other providers regarding endodontic care. Maintain accurate and timely documentation within CPRS.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and provide care consistent with the full scope of endodontic practice. Resident Supervision and Teaching Duties: Provide direct clinical supervision during patient care activities to ensure safety and adherence to evidence-based standards. Review and co-sign documentation completed by residents as required. Deliver didactic instruction, case presentations, and chairside teaching to enhance clinical competency.
Evaluate resident performance and provide constructive feedback aligned with program objectives. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Monday, 8am-4:30pm; Tuesday, 8am-3:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
ashley.patterson3@va.gov · 910-488-2120 X205642
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $240000 – $286130/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-14.
This is a 15 Hours position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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