Dental Hygienist

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Dental Hygienist program and licensure as a Dental Hygienist in accordance with U.S. standards.
  
• 1-3 years of experience as a Dental Hygienist, including performing patient education, routine cleanings, and preventive dental care procedures.
  
• Certification in radiology and proficiency in taking and developing x-rays.
  
• Knowledge of infection control practices, sterilization protocols, and dental clinic operations.
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and maintain detailed patient records.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, provide education, and support clinic operations effectively.
  
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
  
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
  
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.
  
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  

• Conduct dental hygiene procedures, including teeth cleaning, scaling, and polishing, to prevent and treat oral health issues.
  
• Perform oral health assessments and screenings, including checking for oral diseases such as cavities, gingivitis, and periodontitis.
  
• Take and develop dental x-rays in accordance with safety and quality standards.
  
• Provide education and counseling to patients on oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing, and proper dental care techniques.
  
• Collaborate with dentists to deliver comprehensive dental care and provide follow-up recommendations resulting from evaluations or treatments.
  
• Assist in the collection of patient medical and dental histories as part of pre-employment and ongoing wellness procedures.
  
• Create and maintain individual Medical/Dental records upon employees' arrival to Diego Garcia, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards.
  • Records must include pre-employment physicals, medical histories, occupational injuries or diseases, physical examinations, pre-employment dental exams, x-rays, and treatments.
    
  • Clearly mark jackets with critical patient information such as allergies, blood type, and occupational surveillance program status, including dates placed on and removed from the programs.
    
• Update and maintain Medical/Dental records throughout the duration of employee employment on Diego Garcia. These records are official government property and must be available for government inspection/review at any time.
  
• Ensure documentation for all dental services, including treatments, procedural outcomes, examination results, and x-rays, is current and accurate.
  
• Support the dental team in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient environment in compliance with OSHA and infection control guidelines.
  
• Manage and maintain dental equipment and instruments in optimal working condition by performing routine cleaning, sterilization, and organization.
  
• Facilitate an organized dental clinic workflow while providing exceptional patient care and meeting government regulatory standards.