Dental Hygienist - TEMP

Garrisonville Dental is a full-service dental care facility that welcomes patients of all ages from Stafford, Fredericksburg, Quantico and the surrounding communities with a variety of dental needs. We know that each of our patients are unique and have different expectations when it comes to caring for their smiles. When you join our dental family, you will see that we take the time to know our patients, we love our jobs, and become a team that works well with one another.

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
• Experience with dental software