Dental Hygienist

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 dis...