Community Health Dental Hygienist: Preventive Care Leader

Indian Health Service; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Community Health Dental Hygienist to deliver preventive and periodontal care across American Indian communities. You will conduct screenings, radiographs, and patient education while supporting school and community-based health programs.

The role emphasizes public health outreach, interprofessional collaboration, and culturally appropriate patient engagement within federally supported clinics.

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist in the United States or a applicable territory.
• Knowledge of preventive dental care and public health principles.
• Ability to educate patients and communities about oral health.
• Experience using radiographs and interpreting dental images.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced prophylactic, periodontal, and preventive oral care for patients of all ages.
• Conduct preliminary dental screenings and review patient histories.
• Perform intraoral and extraoral examinations with charting and evaluation.
• Capture and interpret digital radiographs within scope for dentist review.
• Instruct patients and staff on oral hygiene using demonstrations and materials.
• Plan, deliver, evaluate, and document preventive oral health programs in clinics, schools, and communities.
• Serve as advisor for dental health promotion and disease prevention efforts.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Patient care

Radiographic interpretation

Education

Dental hygiene degree

Tools

Digital radiography

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Community Health Dental Hygienist to deliver preventive and periodontal care across American Indian communities. You will conduct screenings, radiographs, and patient education while supporting school and community-based health programs.

The role emphasizes public health outreach, interprofessional collaboration, and culturally appropriate patient engagement within federally supported clinics.