$88,371 - $119,027 yearly
Toiyabe Indian Health Project
Bishop, CA
POSITION DESCRIPTION Provides dental hygiene, clinical and dental health education services to individuals and families. Assist in the management of patient hygiene/prosthetic recall systems; provide Project dental in-service(s) as needed. Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. Examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventive dental care. Also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide dental prophylaxis; recognize, refer, treat and maintain periodontal disease cases; perform and update periodontal pocket charting as needed. * Take intra-oral radiographs. * Apply sealants. * Assist in status, evaluation and referral for fluoride supplements; apply topical fluorides as needed. * Perform oral soft tissue exam. * While performing prophylaxis, clinically recognize and evaluate dental treatment for referral of any problems...