The Dental Hygienist position is located at the VA Medical Center Dental Clinic, Sioux Falls, SD. You will be an integral member of a team devoted to providing the best possible care to our nation's veterans and helping the employees of the VA Health Care System meet our mission. The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care under the general supervision of the dentist and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision. Major duties include but are not limited to: Sets up operatory for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover Handles instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently Makes impressions for fluoride carrier trays Administers topical anesthetic agents Administers local anesthetic (per state license) Administers