General Dentist

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified General Dentist to provide comprehensive dental services to eligible military beneficiaries at Pope Dental Clinic, Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina.

The General Dentist will deliver preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and emergency dental care while working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

The provider will ensure the highest standards of patient care in accordance with Defense Health Agency (DHA), Army regulations, Joint Commission standards, and accepted principles of modern dentistry.

General Duties

Provide dental services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).

Deliver patient care in compliance with DHA policies, Army regulations, OSHA standards, HIPAA, infection control protocols, and Joint Commission requirements.

Maintain accurate and timely electronic dental records.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, credentialing activities, and continuing education.

Specific Duties

Perform comprehensive oral examinations and evaluate patients for dental diseases, abnormalities, injuries, and oral health conditions.

Interpret dental radiographs, diagnostic tests, and clinical findings to establish accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.

Provide preventive dental services including examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatments, patient education, and oral disease prevention.

Perform restorative procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges, and treatment of fractured or defective teeth.

Perform routine oral surgery procedures, including uncomplicated extractions and management of dental infections.

• Perform endodontic procedures within the scope of clinical privileges.
• Provide periodontal evaluation and treatment, including scaling and root planing when appropriate.
• Diagnose and manage dental emergencies, infections, trauma, and acute pain.
• Prescribe medications related to dental treatment, pain management, and infection control as clinically indicated.
• Refer patients requiring specialty dental or medical care when appropriate.
• Educate patients regarding oral hygiene, disease prevention, nutrition, and treatment options.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in electronic dental records.
• Participate in peer reviews, quality assurance activities, clinical meetings, and mandatory military training.

Collaborate with dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

Qualifications

Degree

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).

Education

Graduate from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).

Certification

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Dentistry.

Experience

• Experience sufficient to meet Defense Health Agency credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Previous military, federal, hospital, or group practice experience is preferred.

Licensure

Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

• Eligible to obtain and maintain DEA registration.
• Must be eligible for credentialing and clinical privileges at the Military Treatment Facility.

U.S. Citizenship required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge of general dentistry and oral disease management.
• Ability to diagnose and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Proficiency in preventive, restorative, prosthodontic, periodontal, endodontic, and minor oral surgery procedures.
• Ability to interpret dental radiographs and diagnostic imaging.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and electronic health record skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Schedule: Monday – Friday

• 0700 – 1600
• No routine on-call requirements

Work Environment

This position is located within a modern military dental clinic providing comprehensive outpatient dental services to Active Duty military personnel and other eligible beneficiaries. The provider will work alongside military and civilian healthcare professionals in a highly collaborative clinical environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity required to perform dental procedures.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Normal visual acuity and hand-eye coordination required.

Immunization Requirements

Must meet all Defense Health Agency occupational health requirements, including required immunizations, annual influenza vaccination, tuberculosis screening, physical examination, and other medical clearance requirements before beginning employment.

Security Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must successfully complete background investigation and credentialing.
• Must maintain clinical privileges throughout employment.
• Must comply with all Military Treatment Facility security and access requirements.