JOB SUMMARY: Provide dental hygiene and dental education/prevention services which will expand present services that are not available to all adults and children seeking these services.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Shall make available the personnel to provide dental hygiene services.


• Advise, administer, and perform dental hygiene services at chair side, to include:
  
  
  
  • Educational and therapeutic preventive services
  
  
  • Routine dental prophylaxis
  
  
  
  


• Shall provide consultation to the Indian Health Center’s dental staff in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases through personal contact.


• Shall become familiar with and understand the policies and procedures of the Indian Health Services.


• Shall be familiar with and understand the DHHS established standards of conduct


• Shall provide patient and parent/guardians education and instruction for the following:
  
  
  
  • Dental disease processes
  
  
  • Principles of oral health disease prevention
  
  
  • Proper methods of oral health care that are appropriate to the age and needs of the patient.
  
  
  
  


• Shall provide periodontal services appropriate to the age and needs of the patient including:
  
  
  
  • Root planning
  
  
  • Curettage
  
  
  • Periodontal charting
  
  
  • Radiographs
  
  
  • Coronal polishing
  
  
  • Diagnostic procedures requested by the Chief Dental Officer
  
  
  
  


• Contractor is expected to maximize time management and efficiency of hygiene and infection control procedures so that between 6-8 patients are seen and appropriately treated during the clinic day.


• Shall be responsible for sharpening and maintenance of instruments and equipment used in patient treatment.


• Shall be responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the dental unit at the end of each workday.


• Shall be responsible for restocking of supplies used and in the operatory at the end of each workday.


• Shall expose and process radiographs.


• Shall assist with performing oral examinations on recall patients if time and workload permit.


• Shall assist the receptionist, when necessary, with the hygiene recall system and the contacting of short notice patients for treatment.


• Shall not engage in personal business during clinic hours.

 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Completion of a course of study in dental hygiene accredited by the American Dental Association as evidenced by a degree or certification.


• A valid current and unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene.


• Background check required.

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Public Trust