Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist Opportunity At Maxwell Ambulatory Health Care ClinicWe have a new opening for a Dental Hygienist at the Maxwell Ambulatory Health Care Clinic located at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, AL.Core Duties:• Patient Evaluation. Complete an evaluation of every patient and formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment plan, in collaboration with the dentist and patient.• Examine patient's oral cavity including mouth, throat, and pharynx. Record conditions of teeth and surrounding areas. Refer patients with abnormalities to the dentist.• Oral Prophylaxis. Includes seating and draping patients, applying disclosing solutions to teeth, supra/subgingival scaling, polishing, cleaning, and polishing removable dental appliances worn by patients; and placing pit and fissure sealants on teeth when indicated.• Adult Prophylaxis• Topical Fluoride, Professional Application• Topical Fluoride, Self-Applied, Group• Individual Oral Health Counseling• Group Health Counseling• Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing• Periodontal Maintenance• Preventive Treatment and Education. Provide preventive treatment and education to promote the values of oral and general health and wellness to support population.• Health strategies. Common activities include dental prophylaxis, hygiene and tissue indices, tobacco cessation counseling, professional topical fluoride treatment, oral health counseling, and application of pit and fissure sealants. Compiles statistical data and written reports on participation in the preventive dentistry program. Conducts assessments and/or validates proficiency in all duty-related and core tasks and competencies for Oral Preventive Assistants as needed.• Specialized Treatment. Provide specialized treatment designed to achieve and maintain oral health. Specialized treatment includes scaling and root planning of tooth surfaces, application of local chemotherapeutic agents, control of pain and anxiety, continuous evaluation of the patient's response to therapy, provision of long-term supportive dental care, and management of medical emergencies.• Insertions and Restorations. Insert and remove temporary fillings; insert and remove temporary crowns and bridges; irrigate and pack dry sockets.• Adjustments and Repairs. Administer smoothing and polishing restorations, cleaning and polishing removable appliances.• Surgical Assistance. Assist in surgically related procedures such as removing sutures, placing periodontal packs, controlling bleeding by direct pressure, performing gingival curettage, and giving instructions to patients after deep curettage, removing medications from dry sockets, and retracting oral tissues in surgical procedures.• Periodontist Assistance. Assist periodontist with periodontal patients.• Maintain Medical Records. Maintain dental treatment records in accordance with established clinic procedures. Confirms patients and dental treatment records are pulled and reviewed day prior. Has routine team huddles with assigned provider and/or section.Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm, including a one hour lunch Vantage Search Group Inc