Dental Hygienist

About the Position: This position is located in Naval Base Health Clinic Mayport. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Performs various dental prophylaxis and provides therapeutic care in cases of acute gingivitis and periodontal disease around natural teeth, dental implants, and the periodontium using a variety of hand scale instruments and ultrasound equipment.

Completes all preparation for dental hygiene treatment and preliminary dental examination, using knowledge of infection control procedures and Occupation Safety and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.

Performs postoperative care, provides oral hygiene instructions and educates patients on daily oral home health care.

Administers professional fluoride treatment; using knowledge of dental and oral anatomy, physiology, histology, radiology, nutrition, principles and techniques of preventive dentistry.

Completes preliminary dental examinations using knowledge of dental and oral anatomy, physiology, histology, radiology, nutrition, and ability to maintain dental records.

Interprets routine radiographs to identify tooth structures, calculus, and abnormalities such as cavities and periodontal pockets.