Dental Hygientist

Spectrum Healthcare Resources•Quantico, VA

31d•$120,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential Full Time opportunity for a Dental Hygienist at Naval Health Clinic Quantico Naval Base DT in Quantico, VA. Aspects of the practice include: Full-time employment opportunity, Monday through Friday, Paid time off, Competitive Compensation, with an estimated annual income of $120,000 to $128,000. For employees who commit to at least 28 hours per week, we offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) plan, health, dental and vision insurance, PTO, LTD, STD, FSA, group term life insurance, and employee assistance program.

Requirements

Minimum of twelve (12) months of specialized full-time clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist within the preceding thirty-six (36) months following graduation.
Highly proficient in oral prophylaxis; preliminary periodontal examinations (including diagnostic tests and radiographs); oral health education; preparing treatment plans for plaque control; applying topical fluorides and desensitizing agents; and planning, conducting, and evaluating preventive dental health programs.
Current, unrestricted license to practice as a dental hygienist in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Current certification in dental radiography.
Documented proof of advanced training and certification to administer local anesthesia, in accordance with the Local Anesthesia Administration by Dental Hygienists.

Responsibilities

Oral prophylaxis
Preliminary periodontal examinations (including diagnostic tests and radiographs)
Oral health education
Preparing treatment plans for plaque control
Applying topical fluorides and desensitizing agents
Planning, conducting, and evaluating preventive dental health programs