Periodontal Hygienists, Kaiser Likely to Face Arbitration Over Union Contract April 26, 2013 – Jackie Farlinger-King has worked for Kaiser Permanente as a periodontal hygienist – treating only patients with gum disease – since the mid-1980s, and has been a hygienist with Kaiser for 32 years. Apr 25, 2013 Subscribe to Jackie Farlinger-King