Compass Government Solutions LLC (CGS) seeks an experienced Dental Hygienist to provide dental care to active-duty military members for the Dental Clinic at F.E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Hours:
Monday-Friday
7:00 AM-5:00 PM
Must be available between these hours
Job Requirements Examine patient's oral cavity to include mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues. Refer patients to dentist who have abnormalities to include cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease.Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities to include caries prevention, gingivitis, and oral ulceration.Instruct patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials to include teeth models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, dental floss, disclosing tablets and mirrors. Demonstrate proper techniques of brushing, flossing, and use of necessary periodontal aids. Explain the common causes of tooth decay and its relationship to general diet.Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants.Chair side dental assisting when directed by the Officer-In-Charge of the dental clinic.Record patients treated. Check and maintain instruments to insure working condition. Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments.Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and for patient scheduling.
