Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Dentistry at Nahor; Palmyra (VA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dentistry at Nahor is seeking a skilled dental hygienist to join our private, patient-centered team near Charlottesville, VA. The role emphasizes relationship-based care and comprehensive preventive services in a fully paperless office.

You will work closely with the owner-dentist and staff to provide high-quality prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and diagnostic support, while educating patients to sustain long-term oral health and trust.

Qualifications

• Virginia State Dental Hygiene License is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Local Anesthesia certification and experience with sealants are preferred.

Responsabilités

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with patients, ensuring they feel known and valued at every visit.
• Provide comprehensive preventive dental hygiene care including prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance.
• Perform comprehensive periodontal care, SRP, and monitor periodontal health.
• Evaluate medical histories, capture digital X‑rays, and conduct periodontal screenings.
• Document clinical findings clearly in the practice management system.
• Educate patients on brushing, flossing, and nutrition to improve oral health.
• Collaborate with dentist and staff to ensure a cohesive, family-oriented experience.

Connaissances

Relationship-based care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Formation

Dental Hygiene License (VA)

CPR Certification

Description du poste

About Our Practice

Join Dentistry at Nahor, a thriving, privately owned practice where patient care and clinical excellence come first. We are a digital, paperless office dedicated to providing modern, compassionate dental care. Located in a high‑need area near Lake Monticello and Charlottesville, our practice offers the perfect balance of a thriving career and an exceptional quality of life. We are looking for a team member who wants to build lasting relationships with our patients and become a long‑term part of our office family.

Summary of the Role

We are searching for a skilled and dedicated hygienist to provide a comprehensive range of preventive services. In this role, you will be a vital part of our patient‑centered setting, focusing on continuity of care and fostering trust with the families we serve. You will work closely with our dedicated staff and the owner‑dentist to promote a warm, supportive environment that makes a meaningful difference in our patients' lives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Relationship‑Based Care: Build and maintain long‑term relationships with patients, ensuring they feel known and valued at every visit.
• Preventive Care: Perform high‑quality prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance for a diverse patient base in a single‑column hygiene model focused on clinical excellence and patient experience.
• Periodontal Therapy: Conduct comprehensive periodontal care, thorough scaling and root planing (SRP) and monitor periodontal health.
• Diagnostic Assistance: Evaluate medical histories, capture high‑quality digital X‑rays, and perform thorough periodontal screenings.
• Clinical Documentation: Capture clear intraoral images to document clinical findings and assist in patient co‑discovery of treatment needs.
• Digital Workflow: Maintain accurate, timely clinical notes and treatment plans within our fully paperless practice management system.
• Patient Education: Partner with patients to improve their health through tailored brushing and flossing techniques and nutritional counseling.
• Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with the dentist and staff to ensure a cohesive, family‑oriented experience for everyone in the office.

Requirements

• Valid Virginia State Dental Hygiene License and CPR certification.
• Professionalism: A pleasant and compassionate personality with the ability to make patients feel comfortable and at home.
• Local Anesthesia certification and experience with sealants (preferred).