Dental Hygienist

At River Run Dental Spa in Colonial Heights, VA, our team of dentists and hygienists do everything from dental cleanings to crowns to dentures to tooth extractions. Together we diagnose, treat, and manage our patients’ overall oral healthcare needs. We focus on preventing oral disease whenever possible and pride ourselves on quality routine dental care.

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

In return for providing an excellent employee and patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Image acquisition for patient care • Fluoride treatment • Paid holidays • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • Health insurance • Periodontal maintenance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Patient history taking • Paid time off • Dental equipment • Dental Hygiene • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient education • Registered Dental Hygienist • Blood pressure monitors • Dental sealant application