Dental Hygienist
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The Dental Hygienist works in the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Department of Health and Human Services Dental Clinic in Baraga. The role performs preventive and prophylactic dental procedures, examines patients, develops treatment plans, provides periodontal therapy and patient education, and supports follow-up care. An associate degree in Dental Hygiene is required; Michigan licensure and experience with Native American culture and lifeways are preferred.
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: DENTAL HYGIENIST 1 full-time, Exempt position LOCATION: KBIC Department of Health and Human Services -- Dental Clinic 102 Superior Ave. Baraga, Michigan, 49908 SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Dentist SALARY: Negotiable QUALIFICATIONS: - Associate degree in Dental Hygiene required. - Must be a registered Dental Hygienist, current Michigan Licensure preferred. - Must have basic computer skills. - Previous experience working in a dental office/clinic as a Dental Hygienist. - Maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with the standards of Indian Health Services and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. - Knowledge and experience working with the Native American culture and lifeways preferred. - Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License and be insurable to operate KBIC fleet vehicles. - Must be able to obtain a satisfactory clearance in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Background Investigations Policy. - Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background check, pre-employment drug testing (including THC) and physical. INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent. VETERAN PREFERENCE: Preference will also be given to qualified Veterans (need DD214). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent is responsible for performing advanced prophylactic and preventative dental procedures in the treatment of patients with related medical and dental problems. Completes preliminary dental examinations on new dental service patients. Reviews patient's medical and dental history for evidence of past and present conditions such as medical illnesses and use of drugs which may complicate or alter dental hygiene treatment. Examines the head, neck and oral cavity for evidence of disease that may require additional medical treatment by a proper medical provider. Expose, process and interpret routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus, and abnormalities such as cavities, traumatic occlusion and suspicious lesions. Prepares dental hygiene treatment plans for the patient including an assessment, type of oral hygiene treatment required, and the sequence of appointments needed to complete treatment. Performs a complete oral prophylaxis on ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients Provides non-surgical periodontal therapy by performing deep subgingival scaling, root planing and curettage utilizing adequate pain control followed up with individualized periodontal maintenance reappointment schedule. Polishes the coronal portion of the teeth, applies fluorides for hypersensitivity and caries prevention. Provides patient education in oral hygiene techniques and self-care programs to prevent disease. Provide nutritional counseling as it relates to oral hygiene. May be required to apply dental sealants. Manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Maintain an active patient recall system to include follow up to check if patients have completed restorative treatment. Take impressions for study models and mouth guards and fabricate mou
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