Registered Dental Hygienist

Commonwealth Dentistry•Ashland, VA

20d

About The Position

We are looking for a hygienist who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and can be counted 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 care, assesses and documents oral health, educates patients, collaborates with the dentist on diagnosis and treatment planning, and discusses treatment costs and financing options. The position also involves maintaining a clean operatory and following OSHA and infection control standards. Regular, predictable, on-time attendance is an essential function. Physical requirements must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Engaged and focused patient care; positive, professional conduct on busy days and receptiveness to feedback.
Team-oriented communication with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff.
Ability to diagnose and treat periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Ability to build patient trust, explain care clearly, and recommend treatment.
Comfort discussing costs and financing clearly and confidently, without pressure.
Professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Meet the listed physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthesia certification is required or preferred, depending on the role's applicable requirements.
Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.
New graduates welcome, if applicable.

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 build 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 with patients, helping them make care decisions without pressure.
Administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state.
Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies.
Make sure 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.
Communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff and contribute to the success of the office.
Maintain professional hygiene and grooming standards and wear clean scrubs each shift.
Meet the role's physical requirements, including sustained clinical positioning, repetitive fine-motor work, close-range vision, clear communication while masked, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, wearing required protective equipment, and following safety protocols for workplace exposures.