Position Summary:
The Registered Dental Hygienist provides an intermediate level of services and recall services to the Pit River Health Service patients of record. An RDH will provide preventative dental care to PRHS patients and to plan and implement programs with the Dentist. An RDH will teach dental health education and promote the use of fluoride in our communities.

Requires a comprehensive knowledge of oral hygiene care in outpatient settings. Knowledge of the principles and practice of child and adult dental hygiene and periodontal procedures is necessary. The Registered Dental Hygienist must be aware of the public health, social and economic factors which impact the overall health, and more specifically the oral health of their patients. The Registered Dental Hygienist must be able to creatively work with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve program effectiveness.

Records in the EMR (Electronic Medical R...