Registered Dental Hygienist

Commonwealth Dentistry•Roanoke, 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 care, assesses and documents oral health, supports diagnosis and treatment planning with the dentist, and helps patients understand and accept recommended care. The position also involves communicating about fees and financing, maintaining a safe and organized operatory, and meeting professional standards for attendance, teamwork, and presentation.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Reliability and regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Engagement and focus on patients.
Positive, professional attitude on busy days and receptiveness to feedback.
Open communication and a team-first approach 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 confidently recommend treatment.
Ability to discuss costs and financing clearly and confidently, without pressure or handing the conversation off.
Professional personal hygiene and grooming and clean scrubs each shift.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation: extended sitting in a clinical operator position; repeated bending, leaning, and reaching over patients; fine motor control and sustained grip; repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements; close-range vision including detail, depth, and color; clear hearing and speech while masked; lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds; wearing protective equipment for the full shift; and working safely around dental materials and potential exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, and disinfectants.
Satisfactory reference, license, and background checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.
Local anesthesia certification is listed as required / preferred; the posting does not clarify which applies.
New graduates are welcome if applicable; the posting does not clarify whether this applies.

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 on their oral health and explain the rationale for 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 while the clinical conversation is fresh.
Administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state.
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.
Maintain regular, predictable, on-time attendance; stay engaged and focused on patients; communicate with doctors, assistants, and front desk staff; and contribute to the success of the office.
Maintain professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Wear required protective equipment and follow safety protocols when working with blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.