Dental Hygienist

Health Wealth Safe; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe in Merrifield, VA seeks a dental hygienist to perform comprehensive cleanings and periodontal maintenance, assess patients, and take digital radiographs. You will educate patients on oral health and treatment plans while collaborating with dentists on restorative and cosmetic cases.

The role emphasizes infection control, clear communication with patients and the team, and ongoing professional growth in a modern family and cosmetic practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in comprehensive cleanings and periodontal maintenance.
• Ability to educate patients on oral health and treatment plans.
• Familiarity with digital radiographs and periodontal charting.
• Commitment to infection control and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive cleanings and periodontal maintenance.
• Provide periodontal charting and patient assessments.
• Take and process digital radiographs.
• Educate patients on oral health, hygiene, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with dentists on restorative, implant, and cosmetic cases.
• Maintain infection control standards.
• Communicate clearly with patients and the dental team.

Skills

Preventive/periodontal care

Digital radiographs

Periodontal charting

Patient-centered care

Infection control

Team collaboration

Job description

needed to deliver compassionate, high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a modern family and cosmetic practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive cleanings and periodontal maintenance
• Provide periodontal charting and patient assessments
• Take and process digital radiographs
• Educate patients on oral health, hygiene, and treatment plans
• Collaborate with dentists on restorative, implant, and cosmetic cases
• Maintain strict infection control standards
• Communicate clearly with patients and the dental team

Qualifications & Skills

• Patient-centered, empathetic, and team-oriented approach
• Strong knowledge of preventive and periodontal care
• Proficiency with digital radiographs and periodontal charting
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth
• Reliable communication and dedication to safety and infection control