Dental Hygienist - Short Term Coverage

Dental Hygienist

Matrix Providers is hiring a Dental Hygienist to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

Job Description

• Complete an evaluation of every patient and formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment plan, in collaboration with the dentist and patient. Examine the patient's oral cavity including mouth, throat, and pharynx. Record conditions of teeth and surrounding areas. Refer patients with abnormalities to the dentist. Clinical hygienists usually work alone in a treatment room designed to provide preventive, therapeutic, and education services, and work under the supervision of a dentist.

• Provide oral prophylaxis, including seating and draping patients, applying disclosing solution 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. Perform adult prophylaxis, child prophylaxis, topical fluoride professional application, topical fluoride self-applied group, individual oral health counseling, group health counseling, and periodontal scaling.

• 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. Compile statistical data and written reports on participation in the preventive dentistry program. Conduct assessments and/or validate proficiency in all duty-related and core tasks and competencies for Oral Preventive Assistants as needed.

• 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.

• Insert and remove temporary fillings; insert and remove temporary crowns and bridges; irrigate and pack dry sockets.

• Administer smoothing and polishing restorations, cleaning, and polishing removable appliances.

• Assist in surgically related procedures such as removing sutures, placing periodontal packs, controlling bleeding by direct pressure, performing gingival curettage, giving instructions to patients after deep curettage, removing medications from dry sockets, and retracting oral tissues in surgical procedures.

• Assist periodontists with periodontist patients.

• Maintain dental treatment records in accordance with established clinic procedures. Confirm patients and dental treatment records are pulled and reviewed the day prior. Conduct routine team huddles with assigned provider and/or section.

• Dental hygienists function under the indirect or general supervision of a dentist, as defined by the American Dental Association. This requires that a dentist shall diagnose conditions to be treated, personally authorize the procedures, evaluate the performance of the dental hygienist, and provide clinical feedback.

Requirements

• Associate 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.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience following graduation from dental hygiene school.

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist.

Benefits

• Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook).

• 401(k) Plan.