The Primary Purpose of the Position is: The GS-6 staff Dental assistant has the technical skills to provide support in general dentistry and all dental specialty disciplines. Integral member of the dental treatment team and assists the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently. 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 Education Experience: Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the wo