Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

At Virginia Dental Solutions, we are a large, busy, long-established dental practice in Ashburn, VA. Our offices offer up-to-date technology and follow all safety protocols established through OSHA standards. We value commitment, professionalism, and integrity. Most of our employees have been part of our team for many years, some for decades!

Job Description

• Perform licensed hygiene procedures and educate patients.
• Manage the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.
• Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.
• Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene, health, disease, as well as procedures and services offered.
• Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.
• Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.

Requirements

• Dental hygiene certification from an accredited dental hygiene school.
• Current hygiene license where employed.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS, and infection control training as required by law.
• Experience with dental software.

Benefits

• Substantial benefits package that includes health and dental benefits.
• Long- and short-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% matching.
• Holiday pay and paid time off.
• Continuing education offered at no charge.
• Positive work environment and hygiene culture coaching.