Dental Hygienist

Spectrum Healthcare Resources-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Waukegan, IL
251-500 employees
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Join Spectrum Healthcare Resources in an Exciting opportunity for a civilian Dental Hygienist at Naval Hospital Great Lakes in Waukegan, IL, where everyday presents new challenges and opportunities for growth. In this dynamic role, you'll find yourself immersed in a fast-paced environment, delivering top-notch care to the brave Naval Cadets who entrust us with their health and well-being. Working alongside a dedicated team, you'll be at the forefront of military healthcare, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who serve our nation.

  • Examine patient's oral cavity to include mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues. Refer patients to dentist who have abnormalities to include cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease.
  • Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities to include caries prevention, gingivitis and oral ulceration.
  • Instruct patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials to include teeth models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, dental floss, disclosing tablets and mirrors. Demonstrate proper techniques of brushing, flossing, and use of necessary periodontal aids. Explain the common causes of tooth decay and its relationship to general diet.
  • Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.
  • Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants.
  • Chair side dental assisting when directed by the Officer-In-Charge of the dental clinic.
  • Record patients treated. Check and maintain instruments to insure working condition. Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments.
  • Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling.
  • Degree: Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree depending on the program.
  • Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
  • Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
  • Experience as required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist.
  • 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
  • $110,094 Annually
  • $500 CME Reimbursement annually
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
  • PTO and 11 paid Federal Holidays
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