Dental Hygienist - PRN

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Casual DENTAL Kewa Pueblo, NM, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $43.73 To $69.26 Hourly

Reports to: Director of Dental

FLSA Status: Non
- Exempt

Type of Position: PRN

Revised Date: 05/20/2026

The Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation (KPHC) is established for the purposes of carrying out the vision and mission of the Santo Domingo Health Center (SDHC). The MISSION of KPHC is: “ENSURING HEALTH & WELLNESS THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE WITH RESPECT FOR CULTURE” and the VISION OF KPHC is: “HEALTHY PEOPLE, HEALTHY COMMUNITY, and HEALTHY LIFESTYLE”.

The program is designed to provide comprehensive oral health education and dental hygiene treatment to diverse patient groups with assistance from members of the dental team. The dental hygienist will also work with and be assisted by other staff throughout the Kewa Pueblo Health Center and Kewa Pueblo to provide comprehensive dental prevention education.

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent.
• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry.
• Interact in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with patients, employees and vendors.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Comply with all Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation and Santo Domingo Health Center policies and procedures, as well

• Completes preliminary examinations on dental service patients, reviews patients’ medical and dental histories, examines teeth and periodontium for evidence of periodontal disease, charts findings including plaque index, bleeding scores, probing depths, PSR scores, tooth mobility, crepitus, etc., inspects the mouth and throat, and takes routine dental radiographs as recommended.
• Prepares dental hygiene treatment plans for patients including assessment of the problem and recommendation of oral hygiene care needed. Communicates with patients the sequence of appointments needed to complete treatment.
• Maintains recall system for careful follow-up of patients that need continued care or evaluation.
• Administers local anesthesia as needed under the supervision of the dentist (if certified).
• Performs complete oral prophylaxis on patients including removal of plaque, calculus, and stain from supragingival and subgingival tooth surfaces. Polishes the teeth and applies fluoride for hypersensitivity and caries prevention.
• Provides subgingival irrigation and placement of chemotherapeutic agents as needed.
• Evaluates and places pit and fissure sealants as needed.
• Gives post‑operative care instructions to patients after treatment.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene, brushing and flossing techniques, and use of periodontal aids. Plans and adapts home care techniques, tailoring them to the oral hygiene needs and oral problems of individual patients.
• Explains to patients the causes of periodontal disease and tooth decay, and the importance of diet as it relates to oral and systemic health.
• Documents all findings, clinical procedures, and treatments properly in the electronic health record.
• Organizes, implements, and evaluates preventive oral health programs for various patient groups such as diabetic, pediatric (Well Child, WIC, MCR), geriatric, cancer, psychiatric, and physically and mentally handicapped patients. Develops and revises oral health instructional materials and education techniques for varied levels of the mental and physical capabilities of each patient group.
• Helps organize and maintain documentation regarding school based programs, oral health education programs, and other community based interventions.
• Develops procedural instructions to be used by dental hygienists, dental assistants, dieticians, nutritionists, and the nursing staff in the delivery of oral health care to patients throughout the health center.
• Represents the dental program on Santo Domingo Pueblo program evaluation work groups where clinical and community prevention programs and…