Dental Hygienist

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Suffolk, VA is seeking a licensed Dental Hygienist to deliver patient-centered preventive care in a modern dental practice. You will perform prophylaxis, radiographs, fluoride treatments, sealants, and periodontal assessments.

You will educate patients, support treatment planning, and maintain a gentle chairside manner while collaborating with a team. Ongoing education and staying current with best practices are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Licensed dental hygienist practicing in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive prophylaxis, including scaling and root planing.
• Take and process dental radiographs.
• Administer fluoride treatments and apply sealants.
• Perform periodontal charting and support periodontal treatment planning.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and identify patient needs for follow-up care.
• Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and treatment recommendations.
• Maintain a gentle, professional approach while building trusting patient relationships.
• Work collaboratively in a team-based environment and contribute to a welcoming, community-focused practice.
• Stay current through continuing education.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patient-first mindset

Gentle chairside manner

Commitment to ongoing learning

Education

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Job description

needed to deliver patient-centered preventive and periodontal care in a modern, family-focused dental practice.

• Provide comprehensive prophylaxis, including scaling and root planing.
• Take and process dental radiographs.
• Administer fluoride treatments and apply sealants.
• Perform periodontal charting and support periodontal treatment planning.
• Conduct oral cancer screenings and identify patient needs for follow-up care.
• Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and treatment recommendations.
• Maintain a gentle, professional approach while building trusting patient relationships.
• Work collaboratively in a team-based environment and contribute to a welcoming, community-focused practice.
• Stay current through continuing education.

Qualifications/Skills: Must be a licensed Dental Hygienist; strong communication skills, a patient-first mindset, gentle chairside manner, and commitment to ongoing learning.