Dental Hygienist

Indian Health Service-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Anchorage, AK
5,001-10,000 employees
Administration of Human Resource Programs
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Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package. Please visit www.chugachmiut.org for a complete list of our benefits. Relocation Expenses: Up to $5,000 for legitimate moving expenses per IRS regulations, for additional information on moving expenses, please visit the following: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p521.pdf

  • Performs dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning teeth, removing plaque and tartar, and applying fluoride treatments.
  • Completes preliminary oral examinations on patients which includes a review of the patient's medical and dental history, examines the teeth and surrounding tissues, and charts findings.
  • Examines oral tissues, performs deep scaling, root planning, coronal polishing of teeth, and applies topical fluoride.
  • Measures and marks periodontal pockets.
  • Inspects the mouth and throat for evidence of disease, takes and reviews routine x-rays, and alerts the dentist of any possible abnormalities such as cavities, traumatic occlusions, and suspicious lesions.
  • Maintains hygienist supplies and instruments.
  • Follows strict infection control protocols and maintains a clean and sterile treatment environment.
  • Educates patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provides personalized recommendations and treatment plans for dental care.
  • Communicates effectively with other health care providers and patients, provides verbal and written instructions in a clear and concise manner and ensures that these instructions are understood by listening and asking for feedback.
  • Listens to the patient's concerns, addresses concerns that can be addressed within the time scheduled, and informs the patients of the course of action to follow for their dental concerns.
  • Must have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program.
  • Must hold a valid license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Alaska.
  • Generous and robust benefits package.
  • Relocation Expenses: Up to $5,000 for legitimate moving expenses.
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