Dental Hygienist

About this role

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is hiring a Dental Hygienist in Washington Navy Yard, DC. The employer published a pay range of $81k–$105k 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 specialized cleanings with/without anesthetics. Administer topical/local anesthesia and subgingival antibiotics. Clean, sharpen, sterilize instruments; follow infection control protocols. Conduct general oral exams. Perform radiographs on patients. Interpret diagnostic X rays. Maintain dental records. Manage appointment system. Perform administrative duties using automated systems.

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

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $44.61 per hour, is 17% below the median of 345 Hygienist postings with published pay across the US ($54 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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