Dental Hygienist VA

Dental Hygienist

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Alexandria, Virginia

Pay From : $35 per hour

MUST :

Experienced Dental Hygienist

Must be registered as a Dental Hygienist

Must be licensed to work as a Dental Hygienist in Virginia

Must have a minimum of an Associates degree in Dental Hygiene

Must have an active CPR

DUTIES :

Dental Hygienist will be responsible for, but not limited to the following :

Counselling patients and keeping them calm during examination and treatment

Screening patients, including conducting mouth and neck examinations and reviewing oral health history

Educating patients on proper teeth and gum care

Taking X-rays and developing dental impressions and radiographs of teeth

Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment

Removing plaque, cleaning teeth and helping to prevent gum disease

Supporting the Dentist on all aspects of dental care

Staying current with the latest developments in dentistry

Collecting medical and dental histories from patients

Charting dental conditions based on observations and evaluations

Quadrant is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .