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Dental Hygienist - Temp

Lightwave Dental
Stafford, VA
$62.00-$64.00/hr

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Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Dental Hygienist - Temporary

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.

Pay Range - $62 to $64/Hour

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

Job Details

Salary
$62.00-$64.00/hr
Specialty
Dental Hygienist
Posted
November 12, 2026