Dental Hygienist

Overview

ERP International is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist for a Full-Time position in support of the 42 Medical Group at Maxwell AFB, AL.

Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans!
ERP International is honored to be named a 2026 Top Workplace by WTOP News! 7 Years Running.

• Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!
• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, and Health Savings Account available!
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!
• Matching 401K!

About ERP International, LLC:ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide.

ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Disability and Veteran.

Work Schedule: Monday
- Friday, 9 hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm, including a one hour lunch

Core Duties:

• Patient Evaluation. Complete an evaluation of every patient and formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment plan, in collaboration with the dentist and patient. Examine patient’s oral cavity including mouth, throat, and pharynx. Record conditions of teeth and surrounding areas. Refer patients with abnormalities to the dentist. Clinical hygienists usually work alone in a treatment room designed to provide preventive, therapeutic and education services, and work under the supervision of a dentist.
• Oral Prophylaxis. Includes seating and draping patients, applying disclosing solutions to teeth, supra/subgingival scaling, polishing, cleaning, and polishing removable dental appliances worn by patients; and placing pit and fissure sealants on teeth when indicated. Perform the following procedures:
• Adult Prophylaxis
• Topical Fluoride, Professional Application
• Topical Fluoride, Self-Applied, Group
• Individual Oral Health Counseling
• Group Health Counseling
• Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing
• Periodontal Maintenance
• Preventive Treatment and Education. Provide preventive treatment and education to promote the values of oral and general health and wellness to support population health strategies. Common activities include dental prophylaxis, hygiene and tissue indices, tobacco cessation counseling, professional topical fluoride treatment, oral health counseling, and application of pit and fissure sealants. Compiles statistical data and written reports on participation in the preventive dentistry program.
  
  Conducts assessments and/or validates proficiency in all duty-related and core tasks and competencies for Oral Preventive Assistants as needed.
• Specialized Treatment. Provide specialized treatment designed to achieve and maintain oral health. Specialized treatment includes scaling and root planning of tooth surfaces, application of local chemotherapeutic agents, control of pain and anxiety, continuous evaluation of the patient’s response to therapy, provision of long-term supportive dental care, and management of medical emergencies.
• Insertions and Restorations. Insert and remove temporary fillings; insert and remove temporary crowns and bridges; irrigate and pack dry sockets.
• Adjustments and Repairs. Administer smoothing and polishing restorations, cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
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