SummaryDental Hygienists perform a wide variety of interventions which contribute to the overall oral health of Veterans. Their work requires a professional knowledge of the field of dental hygiene and the biomedical sciences related to dentistry.QualificationsBasic Requirements:United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEnglish Language ProficiencyDental Hygienist must be proficient in spoken & written EnglishEducation(Submit Transcripts) Applicants must possess an Associate degree or higher from an accredited dental hygiene programThe degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accre