Dental Hygienist

Proforma Health; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Proforma Health Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a patient-focused Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality cleanings, periodontal therapy, and preventive care within a modern, tech-driven practice.

You will educate patients, assess conditions, guide treatment recommendations, maintain accurate records, and work with the team to uphold infection control and deliver a comfortable, transparent patient experience.

Qualifications

• Valid dental hygiene license/certification in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Strong knowledge of periodontal health, dental instrumentation, and preventive dentistry.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and commitment to patient comfort.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative clinical team environment.
• Proficiency with modern dental tools/technology and a continuous learning mindset.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality cleanings and periodontal therapy to support patients’ oral health.
• Assess patients’ oral conditions, identify concerns, and help guide treatment recommendations.
• Educate patients on preventive care, oral hygiene techniques, and maintenance plans.
• Utilize advanced dental technology and evidence-based methods to enhance treatment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate clearly with the dental team.
• Ensure a comfortable, transparent patient experience while upholding infection control standards.

Connaissances

Periodontal health

Infection control

Communication

Team collaboration

Dental technology aptitude

Formation

Dental hygiene license

Outils

Dental instrumentation

Dental technology

Description du poste

needed to deliver exceptional, patient-first dental care in a modern, tech-driven practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality cleanings and periodontal therapy to support patients’ oral health.
• Assess patients’ oral conditions, identify concerns, and help guide treatment recommendations.
• Educate patients on preventive care, oral hygiene techniques, and maintenance plans.
• Utilize advanced dental technology and evidence-based methods to enhance treatment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate clearly with the dental team.
• Ensure a comfortable, transparent patient experience while upholding infection control standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid dental hygiene license/certification in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Strong knowledge of periodontal health, dental instrumentation, and preventive dentistry.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and commitment to patient comfort.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative clinical team environment.
• Proficiency with modern dental tools/technology and a continuous learning mindset.