Dentist (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)

About this role

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Dentist (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon) in Nashville, TN. The employer published a pay range of $280k–$400k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other dental specialist roles before you apply.

Dental specialists, such as orthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, endodontists, periodontists, pediatric dentists and prosthodontists, treat complex cases in their specialty.

Duties from the announcement

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package . The General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services. Specifically, the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Diagnose radiographic examinations of the oral cavity. Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions. Administer local anesthesia. Administer moderate sedation. Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth. Perform alveoloplasty and other pre-prosthetic surgery.. Place dental implants.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $163.46 per hour, is 13% above the median of 13 Dental Specialist postings with published pay across the US ($144.23 per hour).

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Typical requirements

• Active dental license in the state of the job
• Advanced training or residency in the specialty
• Specialty board eligibility or certification where the role asks for it

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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