Dental Hygienist

The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care under the general supervision of a Dentist assigned to the Dental Service, while also performing other clinical functions independently of direct supervision. Responsibilities include delivering oral prophylactic, therapeutic, and preventive procedures for periodontal diseases, inflammation, and other medical or dental conditions. The role involves performing gross debridement, scaling, and root planing procedures, as well as taking radiographic images of high diagnostic quality with accurate orientation and proper exposure.

Applicants must be United States citizens and proficient in spoken and written English. Education requires an Associate degree or higher from an accredited dental hygiene program, with accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or equivalent for fo

Wilmington VA Medical Center is a healthcare facility providing dental and medical services to veterans, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.