GS-0680

Dental Officer

Performs professional dental work including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dental conditions.

🎓Degree Required📊Professional📈GS-11/12/13/14/15📁0600

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0680

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.

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📋Typical Duties

•Examine patients for dental conditions
•Diagnose dental diseases
•Perform dental procedures and surgeries
•Develop treatment plans
•Prescribe medications
•Manage dental programs

🎯Key Competencies

Clinical Dentistry

Expert knowledge of dental diagnosis, treatment, and procedures.

Oral Surgery

Skill in performing dental surgical procedures.

Patient Care

Ability to provide comprehensive dental care to patients.

Preventive Dentistry

Knowledge of preventive dental care and oral hygiene education.

Dental Materials

Understanding of dental materials, equipment, and instruments.

Infection Control

Knowledge of dental infection control and sterilization procedures.

Treatment Planning

Ability to develop comprehensive dental treatment plans.

Clinical Documentation

Skill in maintaining accurate dental records and documentation.

🔑Resume Keywords

Dental OfficerDevelop treatment plansDiagnose dental diseasesExamine patients for dental conditionsManage dental programsPerform dental procedures and surgeriesPrescribe medications

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