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DENTAL HYGIENIST SITE OF SERVICE: * Naval Hospital Bremerton, WA Associates Degree or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) o Successfully Pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE). o Radiology * Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. citizen English Language Requirement: Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers. Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract. Performs advanced prophylactic and preventive dentistry procedures in the treatment of patients with related medical and dental problems. The Dental Hygienist performs Commented (JB3): Please select. 9 of 21 MQS2-NG Task Order Template Type I Configuration v1.Performs various advanced dental prophylaxis and provides therapeutic care in cases of acute gingivitis and periodontal disease around natural teeth, dental implants, and the periodontium using a variety of hand scale instruments and ultrasound equipment. Administers local anesthesia by infiltration when authorized and credentialed with proper licensing under the direct supervision of a Dental Officer. Applies prescribed medications to tissue on ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients, using knowledge of dental oral anatomy, physiology and histology. Performs deep scaling, root planning, and sub-gingival curettage under local anesthesia. Removes overhanging margins on fillings, reduces sharp edges of fractured teeth, polishes and finishes amalgam restoration. Instruct patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials to include teeth models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, dental floss, disclosing tablets and- mirrors. Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching. Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants. Chair side dental assisting when directed by the Officer-In-Charge of the dental clinic. Work requires the performance of various advanced and specialized prophylactic and preventive dental hygiene procedures. Treatment is complicated by patients having additional medical and dental problems. The hygienist creates a treatment plan necessary according to the medical and dental needs of the patients. Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling. Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0630 - 1630 hours. During a planned closure of the facility due to training, closures before or after holidays family down days, Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours worked. If clinic is closed and employee is not able to work, employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty). Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Links: To learn more about LUKE please visit our website at:
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