Dentist

Locations:
Chinle, AZ | Kayenta, AZ | Parker, AZ | Peach Springs, AZ | Phoenix, AZ | Pinon, AZ | Polacca, AZ | Red Mesa, AZ | Shonto, AZ | Tsaile, AZ | Whiteriver, AZ | Winterhaven, CA | Towaoc, CO | Fort Hall,  | Lawrence, KS | Mashpee, MA | Cass Lake, MN | Naytahwaush, MN | Ogema, MN | Red Lake, MN | Browning, MT | Crow Agency, MT | Harlem, MT | Lame Deer, MT | Belcourt, ND | Fort Yates, ND | Albuquerque, NM | Bloomfield, NM | Cochiti Pueblo, NM | Crownpoint, NM | Dulce, NM | Espanola, NM | Gallup, NM | Mescalero, NM | Santa Fe, NM | Shiprock, NM | Taos, NM | Tohatchi, NM | Zuni, NM | Elko, NV | Anadarko, OK | Carnegie, OK | Clinton, OK | El Reno, OK | Lawton, OK | Pawnee, OK | Watonga, OK | Wewoka, OK | Salem, OR | Warm Springs, OR | Rock Hill, SC | Fort Thompson, SD | Kyle, SD | Lower Brule, SD | Pine Ridge, SD | Rosebud, SD | Sisseton, SD | Wanblee, SD | Fort Duchesne, UT | Charles City, VA | Toppenish, WA

Type:

Federal

Salary Range:

Per Year

Open Period:3/19/2026 to 6/19/2026

Summary:

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Basic Requirements

Education:

Applicants must have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association(ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure:
Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Medical Requirements:
Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color.

Experience:

In addition to meeting the above education and licensure requirements, applicants must have two or more full years of professional experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing professional dentistry work for GS-12 level and above assignments. Qualifying experience involves the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area.

Examples of dentistry experience may include the removal of decay; filling cavities; straightening, extracting, and repairing teeth; treating gum diseases; performing corrective surgery; making measurements/models for dentures to replace missing teeth, administering anesthetics, writing prescriptions; and performing other requirements of the position. Some dentists specialize in an area, such as, but not limited to, the following:
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Pediatric Dentistry Periodontics Prosthodontics Endodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Dental Public Health For the above specialty areas, experience, education, board certification, and/or training must clearly establish the applicant's status as a specialist. Agencies should review the applicant's experience to determine the types and difficulty of the cases dealt with, the level of knowledge and understanding of the specialization regularly required, the extent of diagnostic skills and treatment planning ability involved, and the pertinent graduate study acquired.

Additional Requirements for the GS-12 (or equivalent) Grade Level In addition to the above Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) level, applicants must complete a 2-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science; or equivalent experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, and/or training. Specialized experience includes:
Providing comprehensive dental services to patients, including examination, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental conditions. Experience requires working independently providing a broad range of general and advanced procedures. The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are actively completing a required professional training program and are expected to complete such program within 9 month(s) of applying, may be deemed tentatively qualified.

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