Dental Hygienist
Job Description Job Description Job Description Part-time Dental Hygienist Job Description Growing Practice in the Crystal City/Arlington area is looking for a professional, cheerful, team oriented, energetic, and patient focused part time hygienist. We have been in Crystal City for over 20 years, however, we recently relocated to a brand new, state-of-the-art facility. We focus on providing a fun, loving and exceptional patient experience. Whomever we select must be coachable, open minded and goal oriented. We see patients 4 days/week. Salary: $50 +per hour based on experience. Requirements: -Current Virginia license -Active CPR certification -Knowledge of Dentrix is a plus -Valid Malpractice Insurance Duties include but not limited to: -Perform thorough scaling and root planing, place Arestin and other periodontal maintenance procedures. -Perform preventive care such as prophylaxis, fluoride, and dental sealants; and diagnostic care including digital intraoral radiography and intraoral photography. -Assess each patient's individual caries risk and deliver individualized preventive health education and dietary counseling -Educate patients on dental caries and periodontal disease etiology and risk factors. -Accurately document any findings relating to the patient's Intra- and extra-oral examination -Be proactive in encouraging patients to follow through with needed treatment. -Educate patients about the links between oral health and overall health. -Participate in continuing education courses and seminars (not just the minimum requirement). Be part of a practice where patients are not just patients but are part of a dental family!!! Related keywords: dental hygienist, hygienist, dental, dental hygiene, registered dental hygienist Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: From $50.00 per hour COVID-19 considerations: All patients are required to wear masks. Sanitizing protocols are in place. We use a medical grade air purification system. Our staff has been vaccinated.