Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Position Title: Dental Hygienist

Location:Reston, VA

Status:Full-Time

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

Recommending dental hygiene products

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

Benefits:

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