Dental Hygienist

Akicita Federal is hiring a Dental Hygienist to deliver high-quality preventive oral health care to tribal community members served by the Indian Health Service in Warm Springs, OR. This is a hands-on clinical role where your expertise directly shapes the oral health and overall wellness of an underserved Native American community. Every day, you'll work alongside a dedicated dental team to make care that genuinely matters more accessible.

- Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services — including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and periodontal maintenance — for patients across all age groups

- Conduct thorough oral health assessments, document clinical findings accurately, and maintain patient records in accordance with IHS standards

- Administer fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and other preventive therapies to both pediatric and adult patients

- Expose, process, and interpret dental radiographs to support dentist diagnosis and treatment planning

- Educate patients and families on oral hygiene techniques, nutrition, and disease prevention tailored to individual and cultural needs

- Coordinate with dentists, dental assistants, and other clinic staff to deliver seamless, patient-centered care

- Maintain infection control protocols and ensure proper sterilization and preparation of instruments and treatment areas