Dental Hygienist

Midgette Family Dentistry; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a Dental Hygienist dedicated to providing top-notch patient care. The role involves performing hygiene procedures, educating patients, and managing periodontal programs. Join our supportive team and benefit from a comprehensive benefits package tailored for dental professionals.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

401(k) with 4% Matching

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Offered at No Charge

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school.
• Current hygiene license.
• Annual training in OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical hygiene functions including x-ray evaluation and prophylaxis.
• Educate patients about oral health and procedures.
• Maintain patient care relationships and verify health history.

Skills

Patient Education

Clinical Hygiene

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Dental Hygiene Certification

Tools

Dental Software

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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.

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.
• 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.
  
  
  

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.

$44-$50

2025-15792

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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