Registered Dental Hygienist

Commonwealth Dentistry•Colonial Heights, VA

20d

About The Position

We are looking for a hygienist who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and is someone the team can count on every day. The role offers a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal services, assesses and documents patients’ oral health, educates patients, and collaborates with the dentist on care plans. The position also includes presenting treatment recommendations and discussing fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients. The hygienist maintains the operatory and follows OSHA and infection control standards.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Reliability, including regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Engagement and focus on the patient during care.
A positive, professional attitude on busy days and ability to take feedback.
Open communication and teamwork with doctors, assistants, and front desk staff.
Clinical ownership in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Ability to build patient trust, explain care clearly, and comfortably recommend treatment.
Ability to discuss treatment costs and financing clearly and confidently.
Professional presentation, including high standards for personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthesia certification (listed as required / preferred in the posting).
Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.

Responsibilities

Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at every appropriate visit.
Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
Educate patients about their oral health and explain the reasons behind recommended care.
Co-diagnose with the dentist and develop treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
Present treatment plans chairside in plain language, explaining what the patient needs and why.
Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options clearly and confidently, without pressure.
Administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state requirements.
Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies.
Ensure each patient leaves with their next recare visit scheduled.
Document accurately and completely in the patient record.
Maintain the operatory and follow OSHA and infection control standards.