The dentist and the dental hygienist work together to meet the oral health needs of patients. Some of the services provided by dental hygienists may include:

patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse

taking dental radiographs (x-rays)

removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth

applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)

teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs) performing documentation and office management activities *

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Requirements

License/Certification:

Registered Dental Hygienist license in Virginia (Required)

Benefits

401(k)

Flexible Schedule

Bonus Structure

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance