SummaryCandidates at this grade level serve as a staff dental hygienist performing at the full performance level. Assignments at this level include but are not limited to: patient medical assessment - disease and treatment management recommendations - denture care - scaling and root planning - radiographs/image interpretation - patient education - behavior management - management of stable medically compromised patients (including risk factors) - instrument sharpening - inter-service communication.QualificationsApplicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.Basic Requirements:United States C