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Feltondentistry

Dental Hygienist

Feltondentistry, Chester, Virginia, United States, 23836

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Felton Dentistry, 10611 Greenyard Road, Chester, Virginia, United States of America

Job Description Posted Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Dr. Walter Felton has practiced dentistry in the Richmond, Virginia area for over 35 years and truly enjoys helping our patients with their dental needs. He says, “I really care that dentistry is done correctly, whether we do it by ourselves or we include the very best specialists. I will do things the right way.” Dr. Felton started his own dental practice so he could create the unique work environment he wanted. We provide a wide variety of comprehensive dental services are all available under one roof and we have a celebratory atmosphere when a treatment plan is completed and the patient is happy.

Position Summary:

The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school

Current hygiene license where employed

Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law

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