Dental Hygienist

<p>About the Position: This is a Dental Hygienist position located at DENTAC, Fort Drum, New York. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation is available for those new to federal employment.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Removal of all supragingival and subgingival calculus, plaque, and stains from teeth.</p><p>Conduct thorough examinations of each patient's teeth and oral tissues.</p><p>Review and consult with dentist on individual patient based on the Periodontal Screening and Plaque Index examination.</p><p>Ensure instruments are maintained in aseptic condition.</p><p>Administer local anesthetic via injection under the supervision of a staff dentist.</p><p>Coordinate with the Command Infection Control Officer to ensure dental hygiene procedures comply with applicable infection control directives.</p><p>Coordinate the delivery of Dental Health information to the staff to educate beneficiaries on dental health and dental services available from the Command for active-duty personnel and other eligible beneficiaries.</p><p>Develop and identify academic and clinical training needs of hygiene staff, providing or arranging for needed continuing education.</p>