Dental Hygienist

About the Position: This position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center's Clinical Dentistry A in El Paso, Texas. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Perform complete and advanced oral prophylaxis on ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients.

Make repairs and adjustments to teeth by smoothing rough edges, removing overhanging margins, reducing sharp edges, and inserting temporary fillings.

Perform postoperative care and provide oral hygiene instruction.

Examine teeth and surrounding tissue for evidence of plaque and periodontal disease.

Interpret routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus, and abnormalities.

Examine patient's mouth, throat, and pharynx and refer abnormalities to Dentist.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.