Dental Hygienist | Periodontal Care & Patient Education

Lightwave Dental Management LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightwave Dental Management LLC is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to perform hygiene procedures, educate patients, and contribute to non-surgical periodontal management under the dentist's direction.

The position emphasizes patient care relationships, chart/document health history, and prophylaxis, with responsibilities including sealants, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed, while maintaining OSHA/HIPAA/BLS standards and dental software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene certification is required.
• Current hygiene license in the state of employment.
• OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
• Experience with dental software.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.
• Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene and procedures.
• Perform clinical hygiene functions including prophylaxis, x-rays, blood pressure, non-surgical periodontal therapy.
• Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.

Education

Dental hygiene certification

Hygiene license

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Lightwave Dental Management LLC is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to perform hygiene procedures, educate patients, and contribute to non-surgical periodontal management under the dentist's direction.

The position emphasizes patient care relationships, chart/document health history, and prophylaxis, with responsibilities including sealants, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed, while maintaining OSHA/HIPAA/BLS standards and dental software proficiency.