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Dental Hygienist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Posted 74 days ago
About the Role
About the Position: This is a Dental Hygienist position located at DENTAC, Fort Drum, New York. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation is available for those new to federal employment.
What You'll Do
- →Removal of all supragingival and subgingival calculus, plaque, and stains from teeth.
- →Conduct thorough examinations of each patient's teeth and oral tissues.
- →Review and consult with dentist on individual patient based on the Periodontal Screening and Plaque Index examination.
- →Ensure instruments are maintained in aseptic condition.
- →Administer local anesthetic via injection under the supervision of a staff dentist.
- →Coordinate with the Command Infection Control Officer to ensure dental hygiene procedures comply with applicable infection control directives.
- →Coordinate the delivery of Dental Health information to the staff to educate beneficiaries on dental health and dental services available from the Command for active-duty personnel and other eligible beneficiaries.
- →Develop and identify academic and clinical training needs of hygiene staff, providing or arranging for needed continuing education.
Personality Fit
Job ID: d5203a93-0cd6-4800-a492-67d1cc1695bc
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