Dental Hygienist

The Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native beneficiaries. Working under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, the hygienist supports the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model and helps meet clinical performance indicators.
$110,000 - $115,000 a year
Location: Taos-Picuris Health Center, Taos, NM
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Services
- Perform dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, oral debridement, and periodontal assessments.
- Conduct oral cancer screenings and perform radiographic procedures.
- Apply topical fluorides, pit and fissure sealants, and other preventive agents.
- Administer local anesthesia and deliver locally delivered antimicrobials.
- Identify and chart conditions of decay and periodontal disease.
- Fabricate temporary restorations and clean/polish ...