Dental Hygienist

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Durant (OK)

On-site

USD 41,328 - 48,216

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A regional health organization in Durant is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join their team. In this full-time position, you will offer essential dental hygiene services to improve community health outcomes. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in dental hygiene and an active state license. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and paid maternity/paternity leave.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
Skilled in treating patients across all age groups.
Requires manual dexterity and ability to maintain prolonged clinical posture.

Responsibilities

Deliver effective clinical care through prophylaxis and root planing.
Drive preventive health outcomes by documenting oral conditions.
Educate patients on oral hygiene and nutrition.

Skills

Clinical experience with periodontal disease

Patient education

Anesthesia administration

Education

Associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene program

Active state dental hygiene license

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$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

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Join the Choctaw Nation’s dental team as a Dental Hygienist and make a measurable impact on community health through efficient, high-quality care and education. In this role, you will independently assess patient needs, deliver targeted hygiene treatments, and drive positive long-term oral health outcomes.

Key Performance Objectives

Deliver Effective Clinical Care:

Perform prophylaxis, debridement, and root planing procedures to improve and maintain oral health using both hand and ultrasonic instruments.

Drive Preventive Health Outcomes:

Identify and document oral and periodontal conditions to guide treatment plans. Apply fluoride, sealants, desensitizers, and other preventive agents to reduce future complications.

Educate for Long-Term Impact:

Empower patients through one-on-one instruction on oral hygiene, nutrition, tobacco cessation, and care of dental appliances—tailored to their specific needs.

Support Diagnostic Excellence:

Review patient history, radiographs, and clinical data to ensure each visit is comprehensive and aligned with treatment goals.

Maintain Clinical Compliance & Efficiency:

Follow all infection control protocols, accurately document procedures, and ensure each patient visit supports clinic productivity and quality standards.

Qualifications & Capabilities

Associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene program
Active and valid state dental hygiene license
Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred
Skilled in treating patients with periodontal disease
Confident working with patients across all age groups
Authorized to administer anesthesia and nitrous oxide (where permitted)

Light-duty role involving regular sitting, standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 20 lbs). Requires manual dexterity and ability to maintain prolonged clinical posture.

Seniority level