Dental Hygienist

About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. This position is located in the Dental Directorate at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Perform complete and advanced oral prophylaxis on ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients.

Perform deep scaling, root planning, and sub-gingival curettage under local anesthesia.

Administer local anesthesia.

Expose radiographs including bite wing, periapical, and panoramic x-rays.

Interpret routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus, and abnormalities.

Examine teeth and surrounding tissue for evidence of plaque and periodontal disease.

Maintain patient's record of treatment, recording oral conditions of the teeth and surrounding tissues, progress and therapy notes, etc.

Instruct patients at chair-side in oral hygiene, brushing, flossing techniques, and periodontal techniques.