Dental Hygienist

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Dental Hygienist to plan and direct the preventive dental health program for inmates in Atlanta. The role involves instructing patients in oral health care and administering oral prophylaxis, while developing teaching aids and preventive methods for the inmate population.

You will also educate patients individually and in groups on proper oral hygiene, using teeth models, displays, disclosing solutions, toothbrushes, floss, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Accredited dental hygiene education is required.
• Ability to perform oral prophylaxis and to educate patients.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the preventive dental health program.
• Instruct patients in oral health care and administer oral prophylaxis.
• Develop teaching aids and preventive methods for inmate population.
• Instructs patients individually and in groups in proper oral hygiene using models, displays, and tools.

Skills

Oral hygiene instruction

Dental prophylaxis

Patient education

Inmate education

Education

Accredited dental hygiene program

Tools

Tooth models

Disclosing solutions

Floss

Dental teaching aids

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible planning and directing the preventive dental health program. Instructs patients in oral health care and for the administration of oral prophylaxis. Develop various teaching aids and preventive methods for the inmate population. Instructs patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials such as teeth models, displays, disclosing solutions, toothbrushes, and floss.

Demonstrates proper techniques of brushing and flossing using toothbrushes, floss threaders, Perio-Aids, Proxabrushes, etc. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $56022 – $76486/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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