Dental Hygienist

Distinctive Home & Health Care; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United States is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist at Fairchild Air Force Base. The position involves examining patients' oral health, educating patients on hygiene practices, and applying dental treatments. Candidates must possess an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program, hold a current dental hygienist license, and be certified in radiography. This role provides an excellent opportunity to make a difference in dental health within the military community.

Qualifications

• Degree in Dental Hygiene (Associates or Bachelor's) is required.
• Successful completion of an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Licensed and certified in radiography.
• Experience: As required to meet credentialing instructions.
• License: Current, full, active, unrestricted Dental Hygienist license.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' oral cavity and document conditions.
• Refer patients to dentists for abnormalities.
• Apply treatments for caries prevention and oral issues.
• Instruct patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
• Construct dental guards as needed.

Skills

Oral hygiene instruction

Patient examination

Application of topical agents

Education

Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

Dental hygiene program accredited by CODA

Job description

Overview

Distinctive Home & Health Care is a leading provider of healthcare to serve military installations across the United States. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and support for each one of our clients. Distinctive Healthcare is currently seeking to hire a full time Dental Hygienist at Fairchild Air Force Base.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree: Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree depending on the program.
• Education: Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
• Certification: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
• Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
• License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist.

Core Duties

• Examine patient\'s oral cavity to include mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues.
• Refer patients to dentist who have abnormalities to include cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease.
• Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities to include caries prevention, gingivitis and oral ulceration.
• Instruct patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials to include teeth models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, dental floss, disclosing tablets and mirrors. Demonstrate proper techniques of brushing, flossing, and use of necessary periodontal aids. Explain the common causes of tooth decay and its relationship to general diet.
• Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.