Dental Hygienist

Modern Family Dentistry; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an innovative dental practice focused on patient-centered care. As a dental hygienist, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional oral health services and building lasting relationships with patients. Your responsibilities will include performing clinical hygiene functions, educating patients, and managing periodontal care under the guidance of a dentist. This position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring your well-being and growth. If you are passionate about dental health and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

401(k) with 4% Matching

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Positive Work Environment

Hygiene Culture Coaching

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene certification from an accredited dental hygiene school required.
• Current hygiene license and annual training in OSHA, HIPAA, and BLS needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform licensed hygiene procedures and educate patients about oral health.
• Establish patient care relationships and manage nonsurgical periodontal program.

Skills

Patient Education

Clinical Hygiene Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

Dental Hygiene Certification

Tools

Dental Software

Job description

About the Practice

At Modern Family Dentistry, we have a team of dental experts to help our patients achieve the best in oral health by being dedicated to patient-centered care. We are delighted to provide our patients with care and attention that helps them feel at ease. Our doctors and staff are unwavering in their commitment to bring our patients the best dental care.

Responsibilities

The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

• Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.
• Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered.
• Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.
• Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school.
• Current hygiene license where employed.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
• Experience with dental software.

Benefits Offered

As a key part of our patient care team, our dental hygienists are offered a substantial benefits package that includes health and dental benefits, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with 4% matching, holiday pay and paid time off, CEs offered at no charge, positive work environment, and hygiene culture coaching.

Salary Range

$44-$50

Requisition Number

2025-14644