This position provides direct patient care under the general supervision of the dentist and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision. Employees work closely with and under the general direction of a dentist or periodontist.
As a Dental Hygienist, you will: Plan, coordinate, and conduct preventive oral health programs for various patient groups, caregivers, and healthcare providers; develop and modify instructional methods; and develop methods for evaluating the effectiveness of the preventative dentistry program Conduct advanced patient assessments/clinical evaluations Conduct prophylaxis in complex restorative cases Perform advanced scaling and root planning with or without soft-tissue curettage Conduct advanced radiographic studies (cone beam computed tomography (CT) Administer local anesthesia administration Perform advanced treatment (xerostomia treatment recommendations, sulcular lavage, placement of intrasulcular medicaments, applying and removing periodontal surgical dressings, orthodontic care, sealant placement, occlusion adjustment, placement of desensitizing agents, professional whitening procedures) Provide individual and group oral hygiene instructions for special-needs populations, elevated educational instruction, development of training materials/presentations Manage medically and/or behaviorally compromised patients Collaborate with other disciplines.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 0730 to 1600 * Possible Saturday Rotation Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 12096-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Cathleen.Tittnich@va.gov · 9098257084 X1973
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $70960 – $92243/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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