Dental Hygienist – Military Base (Full-Time)

Matrix Providers Inc.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Matrix Providers Inc. at Newport Naval Base is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join a military healthcare team. The role focuses on delivering preventive dental care, maintaining infection control, and documenting patient records in electronic systems.

You will perform exams, apply sealants, provide desensitizing agents, and coordinate care with the dental team. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and a

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene.
• CODA-accredited dental hygiene program completed.
• Active Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
• Radiography certification required by regulations (42 CFR Part 75).
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Minimum 2 years dental hygiene experience in last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental hygiene services efficiently while maintaining productivity, professionalism, safety, and accountability standards.
• Follow infection control, aseptic techniques, universal precautions, and proper handling/sterilization of instruments.
• Examine patients' oral cavities, document conditions, and refer to a dentist when abnormalities are identified.
• Provide preventive treatments including topical/desensitizing agents, sealants, polishing, and caries prevention.
• Educate individuals and groups on proper oral hygiene and prevention.
• Take impressions and fabricate mouth guards if needed.
• Provide chairside dental assisting and coordinate tasks with the healthcare team.
• Respond to emergencies, document events, and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Maintain patient records in electronic systems and scheduling tools.

Skills

Dental hygiene experience

Infection control

Patient education

Team coordination

Education

CODA-accredited dental hygiene program

Dental Hygienist license (active)

Radiography certification (42 CFR Part 75)

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Associates or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Matrix Providers Inc. at Newport Naval Base is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join a military healthcare team. The role focuses on delivering preventive dental care, maintaining infection control, and documenting patient records in electronic systems.

You will perform exams, apply sealants, provide desensitizing agents, and coordinate care with the dental team. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and a