GiaCare Inc., in anticipation of a future government contract award, is currently accepting applications for experienced, civilian Dental Hygienists to work alongside the federal government in support of the 355th Medical Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (Tucson, Arizona).

Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).

Qualifications

Degree/Education:  Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree depending on the program.  Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).Certifications:  Basic Life Support (BLS) and Certified in radiography.Experience:  As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.Board Certification:  N/ALicensure/Registration:  Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist.

Duties

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.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 sterilizePatient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling.Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.

 Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants.

As a GiaCare employee, you may enjoy the following benefits:

Medical Insurance
Vision InsuranceDental InsuranceShort-Term Disability InsuranceLife and AD&D InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)401k (Non-matching)Referral ProgramA wide variety of employee discounts

*GiaCare is an equal opportunity employer*