Dental Hygienist

Distinctive Home & Health Care; United States; In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to work at Fairchild Air Force Base in the United States. The role involves examining patients, instructing on proper oral hygiene, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Candidates must possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene, certification in radiography, and a current license. This position offers a chance to contribute to military healthcare services and deliver high-quality care to clients.

Competenze

• Degree in dental hygiene is required.
• Certification in radiography as per regulations.
• Current and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist.

Mansioni

• Examine patients' oral cavities and record conditions.
• Refer patients with abnormalities to dentists.
• Instruct patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.

Conoscenze

Certified in radiography

Patient instruction in oral hygiene

Oral examination

Formazione

Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

Successful completion of a dental hygiene program

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

About Distinctive Home & Health Care

Distinctive Home & Health Care is a leading provider of home health care services in Maryland. Our team of professionals provides the highest quality service and support for each one of our clients. Distinctive Home & Health Care has three divisions that support individuals, families, and organizations that need home care: Distinctive Home Care, Distinctive Health Care, and Angel Senior Home Care (in Virginia – Medicaid provider). Distinctive Homecare provides elderly home care in Prince George's, Charles, Anne Arundel, and southern Montgomery counties of Maryland. Our home and health care services are based in Bowie, Maryland, and we have served hundreds of families throughout the state of Maryland, DC, and Virginia for 15 years. Whether you or a family member needs personal care assistance in your own home or you are an organization that needs a healthcare staffing solution, Distinctive Home & Health Care is here to service our clients and families. For federal or state government contracting space, contact our office at 301-925-2900 and inquire about an opportunity or position within our organization throughout the United States.