Dental Hygienist

Position Summary

The Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing comprehensive dental care, focusing on both preventative and therapeutic treatments. Their duties will include conducting routine dental screenings, administering prophylactic and therapeutic procedures, and offering oral health education to patients. Dental Hygienists play a crucial role in supporting patients' oral hygiene and contributing to overall dental wellness.

Major Duties

Taking patient periodical, panoramic, bite wing, and occlusal x-rays; making preliminary examinations to screen for periodontal problems; observing and reporting oral conditions; examining mouth, throat, and pharynx; examining teeth for plaque index; observing and reporting symptoms of acute physical distress and reassuring apprehensive patients.

Patient treatment, planning and consultation including interpreting routine X-rays for purpose of providing dental hygiene services; planning the sequence of dental hygiene procedures for appointments or series of appointments; reviewing patient medical and dental histories; preparing treatment plan for plaque control; planning and adapting diet for patients; answering patient inquiries regarding use of nonprescription drugs, such as toothpaste and mouthwashes; and patient education regarding dental disease prevention and treatment.

Preventive and therapeutic service including using ultrasonic devices and hand instruments to remove supra gingival and sub gingival calculus, performing root planing, applying disclosing solutions to the teeth to identify plaque, applying fluoride to the teeth; cleaning interproximal surfaces of teeth of teeth using dental floss or tape, polishing coronal surfaces of the teeth; applying fluoride to the teeth, and performing oral prophylaxis on ambulatory patients.

Administers local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide analgesia if licensed to administer local anesthesia. Studies result of examination and determines types of services required and develops an acceptable treatment plan for periodontal treatment. Performs dental hygiene prophylactic care for patients with behavioral problems. Informs the patient about good dental health practices.

Participates in Community outreach programs at local schools, head start, and community centers, etc.

Undertakes additional responsibilities as delegated and directed by the supervisor to support the overall functioning and objectives of the Rocky Boy Health Center, which may include tasks such as assisting with administrative duties, participating in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to team projects, or engaging in professional development activities.

This employment announcement does not contain a comprehensive description of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with necessity.

Minimum Qualifications

APPLICANTS WITH CREDENTIALS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene or related field.
• Current license as Registered Dental Hygienist in State of Montana or ability to obtain before starting position.
• Please note that all communication will be via e-mail.

Disclaimer

This employment announcement does not contain a comprehensive description of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with necessity.

Applicants with credentials that do not meet the minimum qualification for this position will not be considered.

Rocky Boy Health Center Human Resources disclaims responsibility for ensuring the completion of application packages, considering only those applications received in proper and completed form before the 4:00 PM closing date for the advertised position.

This employment announcement is subject to change depending on budget availability and organizational priorities. Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and pre-employment drug test, with successful applicants being subject to a 60 business day probationary period.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies and Third-Party Vendors

Rocky Boy Health Center does not accept unsolicited resumes, proposals, or candidate submissions from recruiting agencies or third-party vendors. We are not seeking new recruiting or placement services for any positions at this time. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Rocky Boy Health Center, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees.