Dental Hygienist - Charlottesville, VA

Dental Career Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with bonus system

PTO starting at 2 weeks

Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental

401k + match

Continuing Education

Job summary

A dental practice in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Full-Time Dental Hygienist to provide comprehensive patient care and support. Responsibilities include preparing patients for treatments, conducting oral cancer screenings, applying preventive agents, documenting services, and maintaining professional knowledge. Candidates must be a Registered Dental Hygienist with proficiency in basic computer skills. The role offers excellent pay with bonuses and benefits including medical coverage and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.
• Familiarity with dental technology and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental hygiene treatment.
• Complete dental prophylaxis and clean deposits and stains from teeth.
• Detect disease through oral cancer screening and examinations.
• Apply fluoride and preventive agents to control cavities.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Document dental hygiene services and maintain patient records.

Skills

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Dental technology usage

Infection control knowledge

Health promotion and maintenance

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist License

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Charlottesville, VA

• Status: Full-Time

Appointment Lengths: Because the practice wants to ensure the best clinical care for each patient, they provide a generous amount of time per procedure and do not support assisted hygiene:

• Adult recall: 60 minutes
• Child recall: 30 minutes
• Scaling and Root Planning: 60-90 minutes

Technology

• Panorex
• New Instruments
• Excellent pay with bonus system
• PTO starting at 2 weeks
• Medical Coverage/Vision/Dental
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
• 401k + match
• College Saving Account
• Continuing Education

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies
• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions, providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Requirements

• License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (e‑mail and contact management preferred)
• Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance