Registered Dental Hygienist — Flexible Schedule & Growth Path

CUTE SMILES PC DBA ELEVATED DENTAL CARE OF FREDERICKSBURG; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our patients feel like family.

You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams and procedures. The ideal candidate must be state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and ideally has at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in dental hygiene from an accredited program.
• Active dental hygiene license and anesthesia credentials.
• 1–2 years of dental hygiene experience preferred.
• Laser certification is desirable.
• Strong HIPAA compliance and patient safety knowledge.
• Ability to stand for long periods and bend repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the treatment area and ensure comfort.
• Discuss the care plan with patients and answer questions.
• Prep sterilized equipment and arrange it for exams.
• Take vital signs and record medical histories accurately.
• Treat periodontal disease with scaling, root planing, and lasers.
• Conduct preliminary exams and collect health histories.
• Evaluate for gum disease, cavities, and infection signs.
• Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on good oral hygiene techniques.
• Perform 3-D scans with iTero or Trios and take X-rays.
• Assist dentist during procedures as needed and follow safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

HIPAA knowledge

Stamina

Education

Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene license (state)

Anesthesia license

Laser certification

Tools

iTero 3D scanning

Trios 3D scanning

X-ray equipment

Job description

We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our patients feel like family.

You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams and procedures. The ideal candidate must be state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and ideally has at least two years of experience.