Dentist (Deputy Chief)
Veterans Health Administration
Posted: February 18, 2026 (3 days ago)
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Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Department of Defense
Location
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Salary
$123,077 - $300,000
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job is for a general dentist working at an Army hospital in Missouri, where you'll handle everyday dental care like treating cavities, gum issues, and tooth repairs for military personnel and families.
It's a great fit for licensed dentists with at least two years of experience or a relevant residency who enjoy mentoring staff and working in a team setting.
The role offers potential incentives like relocation pay for those new to federal jobs.
About the Position: This position is located a Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital's Clinical Dentistry A in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Dentist (General Practice): Education: Applicants must possess 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.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Experience and/or Education Required: A.
Applicants must have completed a 2-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science. OR B.
Applicants must have two years of professional dentistry experience and/or training, equivalent to the next lower grade level (GP-11). OR C.
Applicants must have completed a residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science AND professional dentistry experience and/or training equivalent to the next lower grade level (GP-11).
When combining residency program and professional dentistry experience and/or training to qualify, the total must be equal to or greater than two years.
Note for Qualifying Experience: 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.
Medical Requirement: Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color. Major Duties:
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