Registered Dental Hygienist

Commonwealth Dentistry•Chesapeake, 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. You will have a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care. The role includes preventive and periodontal care, patient education, collaboration with the dentist on diagnosis and treatment planning, and clear chairside conversations about care costs and financing. The hygienist is expected to maintain accurate patient records, keep the operatory clean, and follow OSHA and infection-control standards. Regular, predictable, on-time attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Reliable, regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Engaged, focused patient care and a positive, professional attitude, including receptiveness to feedback.
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.
Comfort discussing costs and financing clearly and confidently, without pressure or handing off the conversation.
Professional presentation, including appropriate personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, including sustained clinical positioning, repetitive hand and arm movements, close-range vision, clear communication while masked, lifting supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, wearing protective equipment for the full shift, and working safely around clinical exposures.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.
Local anesthesia certification, if preferred rather than required for the position.

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 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.
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.
Communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and the front desk, and contribute to the success of the office.