Traveling Dental Hygienist: Community Preventive Care

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware is seeking a C/S Dental Hygienist to make a meaningful impact on community oral health. In this role, you'll provide high-quality preventive and therapeutic care to various populations, ensuring access to care for underserved communities.

Responsibilities include delivering clinical oral hygiene services, conducting screenings, and maintaining patient records. You must hold a Delaware Dental Hygienist License and a valid Driver's License. This is a great opportunity for professionals dedicated to enhancing public health.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Delaware Dental Hygienist License or eligibility for a Delaware license.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis, scaling, sealant application, fluoride application, x-rays, and dental impressions.
• Conducts initial mouth screening, checks oral health history and conducts oral cancer screenings.
• Maintains patient documentation, paper charts and electronic dental records.
• Provides preventative oral health education to patients either in person or virtually.
• Assists the Dentist with appropriate treatments and performs independent procedures.
• Sterilizes dental equipment in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintains the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Log.

Education

Delaware Dental Hygienist License

Job description

The State of Delaware is seeking a C/S Dental Hygienist to make a meaningful impact on community oral health. In this role, you'll provide high-quality preventive and therapeutic care to various populations, ensuring access to care for underserved communities.

Responsibilities include delivering clinical oral hygiene services, conducting screenings, and maintaining patient records. You must hold a Delaware Dental Hygienist License and a valid Driver's License. This is a great opportunity for professionals dedicated to enhancing public health.