The Primary Purpose of the Position is: The GS-7 staff Lead Dental assistant provide guidance to the Dental Assistants assigned to Dental Outpatient Clinic. In general, the Lead Dental Assistant recognizes the needs of the Dental Service and its Staff and rapidly provides the services required. Has the technical skills to provide support in general dentistry and all dental specialty disciplines. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Experience and/or Education: You must have six months experience that de