Dental Hygienist

DENTAL HYGIENISTS NEEDED FOR LANSDOWNE & CULPEPER VIRGINIA PRACTICES We are seeking to hire Dental Hygienists to join our teams in Lansdowne and Culpeper, Virginia. The role involves assisting the dentist in various procedures and operating x‑ray machines. A current state hygiene license and prior experience as a dental hygienist are required. Dental Hygienist Duties and Responsibilities Using dental instruments to clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath the margins of gums. Noting and reviewing patient medical history. Using probes to examine and locate periodontal recessed gums and other signs of gum disease. Recording dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentists. Maintaining dental equipment and x‑ray machine. Feeling and visually examining gums for signs of disease, sores, and other dental health issues. Promoting preventative dental care to improve patient oral health care. Applying fluorides and other dental decay prevention agents. Working with dentists and dental assistants. Maintaining a dental hygiene program for patients. Dental Hygienist Requirements and Qualifications Associate’s degree from an accredited hygiene program. State hygiene license. Current CPR certificate. Ability to administer local anesthetic agents. Ability to use an x‑ray machine. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Comfortable using computers for a variety of tasks. Knowledgeable about oral hygiene and dental health. Benefits Medical Dental Vision PTO Bonuses Compensation $72–75 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr