Dental Hygienist

<p>About the Position: This position performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Provide therapeutic care in cases of acute gingivitis and periodontal disease around natural teeth, dental implants, and the periodontium.</p><p>Administer local anesthesia by infiltration when authorized under the direct supervision of a Dental Officer.</p><p>Perform deep scaling, root planning, and sub-gingival curettage under local anesthesia.</p><p>Complete all preparation for dental hygiene treatment and preliminary dental examination.</p><p>Examine patient's mouth, throat, and pharynx, referring abnormalities to the dentist.</p><p>Provide individual and group oral health care instructions in performing specialized prophylactic and preventive dental hygiene procedures.</p><h3>Education</h3>FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.