Registered Dental Hygienist

French Consulting; Grafenwöhr; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

French Consulting is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team in Grafenwoehr, Germany. You will provide preventive care to U.S. Army service members and their families in military dental clinics, starting immediately.

Ideal candidates are licensed, with CODA accreditation, radiography and BLS, and at least one year of experience. English fluency and adaptability to overseas settings are essential.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
• CODA-accredited dental hygiene program required.
• Current, full, active, unrestricted Dental Hygienist license.
• Radiography certification required.
• Local anesthesia certification required.
• AHA-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of one year of dental hygiene experience in the past three years.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental and periodontal charting and evaluation of gingiva/periodontium.
• Remove biofilm, plaque, and calculus using hand and ultrasonic instruments.
• Apply pit and fissure sealants and polish restorations.
• Refer patients with abnormalities to supervising dentist.
• Perform chairside dental assisting as directed by the Officer-in-Charge.
• Check, maintain, clean, sharpen, and sterilize dental instruments.

Skills

English fluency

Patient-focused

Thorough

Adaptable

Education

CODA-accredited dental hygiene program

Associate's or Bachelor's in Dental Hygiene

Dentall Hygienist license (active)

Job description

We are looking for dedicated dental professionals to join our team at Grafenwohr, Germany.

Job Opportunity: Registered Dental Hygienist

Location: Grafenwohr, Germany

Start Date: Immediately

Schedule: Full-Time

Make an Impact on Military Oral Health - One Patient at a Time

Are you a licensed dental hygienist ready to take your skills to an international setting? French Consulting is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to provide comprehensive preventive dental care to U.S. Army service members and their families at military dental clinics across Europe. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the health and readiness of those who serve our country, in a rewarding overseas assignment with exceptional support benefits.

This position is well-suited for dental hygiene professionals who are mission-driven, adaptable, and eager to be part of a collaborative military dental team abroad.

What You’ll Do

Preventive & Periodontal Care

• Perform comprehensive dental and periodontal charting, including detailed evaluation of the gingiva and periodontium
• Remove biofilm, plaque, and calculus from teeth both coronal and apical to the gingival margin using hand and ultrasonic dental instruments
• Apply pit and fissure sealants and polish restorations

Assessment & Referral

• Refer patients with abnormalities, including cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease, to the supervising dentist
• Perform chairside dental assisting when directed by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the dental clinic

Clinic Operations & Documentation

• Check, maintain, clean, sharpen, and sterilize dental instruments to ensure working condition

Who You Are

• You are thorough, patient-focused, and able to deliver quality preventive care in a fast-paced clinical environment
• You are adaptable and excited by the prospect of working in an overseas military treatment facility setting
• You may be a military spouse, veteran, or someone who values purpose-driven work and the unique opportunities of OCONUS employment

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA)

Licensure

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in dental hygiene within the past three (3) years

Language Proficiency

• Must read, write, and speak English fluently

Certifications & Credentials

• Radiography certification
• Local anesthesia certification from an ADA CERP-approved course
• Current AHA-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification