Dental Hygienist - Warm Springs, United States - Department Of Health And Human Services

    Department Of Health And Human Services
    Department Of Health And Human Services Warm Springs, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Summary



    This position serves as a Dental Hygienist located in the Dental Department at the Warm Springs Service Unit. This position reports to the Supervisory Dentist or designee.



    Duties

    • Performs oral healthcare examinations and screenings, risk assessments and evaluates patient's current health status.
    • Responsible for accurate recording of examination information and treatment performed.
    • Administers oral prophylactic, local anesthesia and dental hygiene treatment to patients.
    • Takes, develops and interprets intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.
    • Provides dental hygiene instruction and training to individuals and groups.
    • Serves as the principal advisor within the service unit for dental health promotion and disease prevention activities.
    • Collaborates with other departments, community organizations, schools, tribal programs and other available resources.