Dental Hygienist, Savannah, Ga

State of Georgia

Savannah, Georgia, US
On-site
Cleaning teeth
Examining oral areas
Oral hygiene education
The State of Georgia is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist for its Community Dental program in Savannah, GA, focusing on providing dental care to adult mental health and forensic inpatient individuals as well as MRDD outpatient clients. The role involves cleaning teeth, examining oral areas, educating clients, and maintaining dental equipment, with a preference for candidates with specialized experience and licensure

Job Summary

  • This position will provide uninterrupted care to the Adult Mental Health and Forensic inpatient individuals as well as the MRDD outpatient community.
  • Duties include cleaning teeth, examining oral areas, educating clients on oral hygiene, maintaining databases, taking X-rays, applying fluoride/sealants, and maintaining equipment.
  • Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Matching Summary

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The State of Georgia is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist for its Community Dental program in Savannah, GA, focusing on providing dental care to adult mental health and forensic inpatient individuals as well as MRDD outpatient clients. The role involves cleaning teeth, examining oral areas, educating clients, and maintaining dental equipment, with a preference for candidates with specialized experience and licensure.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cleaning teeth
  • examining oral areas
  • oral hygiene education
  • X-ray services
  • sterilization and infection control

Nice-to-have

  • experience with sedation
  • medical immobilization experience
  • acting as Dental Assistant

Key Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene
  • Current State of Georgia licensure
  • At least two years’ experience
  • National and State background check

Work Rights

Not specified

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