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DirectDental

Dental Hygienist

DirectDental, Lorton, Virginia, us, 22199

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Base pay range $65.00/hr - $75.00/hr

Dental Hygienist in Warrenton, Virginia Office We are seeking to hire a

Dental Hygienist

to join our team! We are hiring a

Dental Hygienist

for our growing dental practice. You will assist the dentist in various procedures and operations of x‑ray machines. To do well in this role, you should have a current state hygiene license and previous experience as a dental hygienist.

Dental Hygienist Duties And Responsibilities

Using dental instruments to clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath 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.

Able 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

401k

PTO

Bonuses

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