Dental Hygienist

About this role

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is hiring a Dental Hygienist in West Point, NY. The employer published a pay range of $59k–$77k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other dental hygienist roles before you apply.

Dental hygienists clean teeth, assess gum health, take radiographs where allowed and teach patients how to prevent disease.

Duties from the announcement

Perform complete and advanced oral prophylaxis on ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients. Perform deep scaling, root planning, and sub-gingival curettage under local anesthesia. Complete preliminary dental examinations. Interpret routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus, and abnormalities. Instruct patients at chair-side in oral hygiene, brushing, flossing techniques, and periodontal techniques. Make repairs and adjustments to teeth by smoothing rough edges, removing overhanging margins, reducing sharp edges, and inserting temporary fillings.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $32.88 per hour, is 37% below the median of 16 Hygienist postings with published pay in New York ($52.50 per hour).

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Typical requirements

• Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job
• Degree from a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program
• BLS or CPR; local anesthesia certification where the state requires it

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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