Dentist (General Practice

Job Duties

Perform a full range of general dentistry restorative and preventive procedures, as well as applies new advanced developments on very difficult cases within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Commanding Officer.

Use knowledge and comprehension of the physical sciences underlying the practice of dentistry, professional knowledge of principles, practices, and theories of dentistry, skill in diagnosis and treatment planning of an advanced professional nature.

Perform various administrative duties in the management of a dental practice/clinic using knowledge of management policies and practices.

Possess considerable skill in administering treatment and procedures to include, but not limited to:
Restorations using direct (amalgams, composites, sealants) and indirect (crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays) dental restorative materials.

Possess considerable skill in administering treatment and procedures to include, but not limited to:
Perform endodontic procedures (root canal therapy).

Possess considerable skill in administering treatment and procedures to include, but not limited to:
Perform oral surgery procedures, such as removal of erupted and unerupted teeth, residual root tips, and teeth with exposed roots.

Possess considerable skill in administering treatment and procedures to include, but not limited to:
Perform prosthetic work to replace missing teeth, including where there is lack of bone support for dentures, and restore compromised teeth.