Dental Hygienist

MEP Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Dental Hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing. You will take and interpret digital radiographs, apply sealants and fluoride treatments, and educate patients on oral hygiene and treatment plans.

You will collaborate with the dentist and clinical team to ensure quality care, maintain accurate charting, and adhere to sterilization protocols in a patient-centered, family-friendly

Qualifications

• Compassionate with a focus on patient care.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and oral health education.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a clinical team.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing.
• Take and interpret digital radiographs
• Apply sealants and fluoride treatments
• Assist with patient education on oral hygiene and treatment plans
• Collaborate with the dentist and clinical team to ensure quality care
• Maintain accurate charting and adhere to sterilization protocols
• Support a patient-centered, family-friendly environment focused on comfort and trust

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Knowledge of dental procedures

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

• Provide preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing
• Take and interpret digital radiographs
• Apply sealants and fluoride treatments
• Assist with patient education on oral hygiene and treatment plans
• Collaborate with the dentist and clinical team to ensure quality care
• Maintain accurate charting and adhere to sterilization protocols
• Support a patient-centered, family-friendly environment focused on comfort and trust

Role: Dental Hygienist

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and periodontal care for patients of all ages, including prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing
• Take and interpret digital radiographs
• Apply sealants and fluoride treatments
• Assist with patient education on oral hygiene and treatment plans
• Collaborate with the dentist and clinical team to ensure quality care
• Maintain accurate charting and adhere to sterilization protocols
• Support a patient-centered, family-friendly environment focused on comfort and trust

Qualifications And Skills

• Compassionate with a focus on patient care
• Knowledge of dental procedures and oral health education
• Ability to work collaboratively within a clinical team
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to protocols