Dental Hygienist

Responsibilities:

- Perform dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and polishing teeth
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Conduct oral cancer screenings
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized recommendations for oral care
- Administer local anesthesia
- Document patient treatment plans and maintain accurate dental records
- Collaborate with dentists and other dental professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in dental technology and techniques

Requirements:

- Active VA dental hygiene license
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
- Ability to work well in a team environment

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. What do Dental Hygienists do? Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth (e.g. removing plaque) and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you.

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)

Work Location: In person