Dentist

Overview

***This position is physically located in Marshall Islands in support of LOGCAP***

The Dentist provides comprehensive oral healthcare in a hospital, clinic, or deployed setting. Responsibilities include preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic dental services, patient education, and management of dental emergencies. The Dentist ensures the delivery of high-quality oral care, compliance with clinical standards, and coordination with medical and ancillary services.

Responsibilities

*** This is a short term 6 month assignment***

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company

• Perform preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic dental procedures.
• Conduct oral examinations, interpret x-rays, and develop treatment plans.
• Administer local anesthesia and sedation as appropriate for procedures.
• Provide restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, and surgical dental care.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and post-procedure care.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records, including electronic documentation.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health personnel to coordinate patient care.
• Manage dental emergencies in a deployed or operational environment.
• Maintain dental equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for all procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required. Use the guide below to determine education and experience for this position.
• Education:
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school.
• Experience:
• Minimum 10 years of professional clinical practice as a licensed dentist.
• Licensure / Registration:
• Current, active, unrestricted dental license in at least one U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
• Certification:
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred if providing care in emergencies or hospital settings.
• Additional Requirements:
• Maintain licensure, BCLS certification, and any specialty certifications for the duration of employment.
• Meet all medical, security, credentialing, and deployment requirements.
• Ability to operate independently in deployed, austere, or resource-limited environments.
• Some On-call may apply.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in clinical dental procedures, radiology, and patient management.
• Knowledge of pharmacology, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to provide care in austere, deployed, or resource-limited settings.
• Skilled in-patient education and collaborative care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Working Conditions:
• Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals
• The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• Physical Requirements:
• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
• Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
• Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

*** This is a short term 6 month assignment***

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company

• Perform preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic dental procedures.
• Conduct oral examinations, interpret x-rays, and develop treatment plans.
• Administer local anesthesia and sedation as appropriate for procedures.
• Provide restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, and surgical dental care.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and post-procedure care.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records, including electronic documentation.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health personnel to coordinate patient care.
• Manage dental emergencies in a deployed or operational environment.
• Maintain dental equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for all procedures.
• Other duties as assigned
• Minimum Qualifications Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required. Use the guide below to determine education and experience for this position.
• Education:
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school.
• Experience:
• Minimum 10 years of professional clinical practice as a licensed dentist.
• Licensure / Registration:
• Current, active, unrestricted dental license in at least one U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
• Certification:
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross approved program.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred if providing care in emergencies or hospital settings.
• Additional Requirements:
• Maintain licensure, BCLS certification, and any specialty certifications for the duration of employment.
• Meet all medical, security, credentialing, and deployment requirements.
• Ability to operate independently in deployed, austere, or resource-limited environments.
• Some On-call may apply.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in clinical dental procedures, radiology, and patient management.
• Knowledge of pharmacology, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to provide care in austere, deployed, or resource-limited settings.
• Skilled in-patient education and collaborative care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Working Conditions:
• Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals
• The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• Physical Requirements:
• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
• Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
• Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.