Permanent Dental Hygienist Job in Hardy, VA
At Real Life Dental, our patients are our highest priority. Our dentists and team give our patients full attention, offering a full range of services. We provide quality care in a warm, relaxing environment and use the latest technologies to ensure precise, comfortable treatments. We are committed to our patientsâ smile and comfort, and work hard to help them achieve and maintain a healthy smile for life. 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
