Dental Hygienist

About the Position: This position is located at Army Health Clinic Carlisle Barracks in Cumberland, Pennsylvania. 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. Incentives may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Responsible for performing advanced prophylactic and preventive procedures in the treatment of patients with related medical and dental problems.

Complete preliminary dental examinations on new dental service patients.

Review patients medical and dental history for evidences of past and present conditions such as illnesses and use of drugs which may complicate or alter dental hygiene treatment.

Examine the teeth and surrounding tissues for evidences of plaque and periodontal disease and charts findings.

Refer abnormalities such as cavities, traumatic occlusion, and suspicious lesions to the dentist.

Prepare dental hygiene treatment plans for patient including assessment of the problem, type of oral hygiene care required, and the sequence of appointments needed to complete treatment.