The Dental Service within the VA St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) is seeking a highly qualified Dental Hygienist. The Dental Hygienist is responsible for performing basic and advanced prophylactic and preventive dental procedures and the treatment of patients with related medical and dental problems. At the full performance level, the dental hygienist requires only general supervision from a dentist and is expected to provide direct patient care. Applicants 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: Be a Citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with [