Dental Hygienist

CoreCivic • Tutwiler, MS

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About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking Dental Hygienists to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role involves performing dental hygiene procedures, supporting preventive dental health education, taking and developing dental X-rays, and spending at least 75% of work time in direct contact with inmates/residents.

Requirements

• Must be licensed and/or certified as a dental hygienist in the state of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.

Responsibilities

• Perform scaling, cleaning, and polishing of teeth.
• Render treatment to gums and the tissue surrounding teeth.
• Develop and conduct a dental health education program and instruct inmates/residents in preventive dental techniques.
• Take and develop dental X-rays as directed.
• Take impressions for study casts.
• Spend a minimum of 75% of work time performing duties involving direct contact with inmates/residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed