Dental Hygienist

Proforma Health Inc; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc. seeks a skilled dental hygienist to deliver prophylaxis and periodontal therapy, conduct screenings, and manage radiographs in a family-focused practice.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene and treatment plans while collaborating with dentists and staff to ensure comfortable, efficient visits. Ideal candidates hold an active dental hygienist license and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and meticulous recordkeeping to provide high-quality preventive care for

Qualifications

• Active dental hygienist license.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Professional, team-oriented approach.
• Careful, comfortable care for patients of all ages.
• Detail-oriented with accurate recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform prophylaxis and periodontal therapy.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings.
• Take and manage radiographs.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with dentists and support staff to ensure comfortable, efficient visits.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient education

Team-oriented

Care for patients of all ages

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate degree in Dental Hygiene

Dental hygienist license

Job description

needed to deliver compassionate, high-quality preventive care in a family-focused dental practice.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Perform comprehensive prophylaxis and periodontal therapy
• Conduct oral cancer screenings
• Take and manage radiographs
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and treatment plans
• Collaborate with dentists and support staff to ensure comfortable, efficient visits
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation

Qualifications & Skills

• Active dental hygienist license
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Professional, team-oriented approach
• Ability to provide careful, comfortable care to patients of all ages
• Detail-oriented and committed to accurate recordkeeping