Registered Dental Hygienist

Commonwealth Dentistry•Chesterfield, 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 provides preventive and periodontal care, assesses and documents periodontal health, takes and reviews radiographs and intraoral images, and educates patients about recommended treatment. The hygienist collaborates with the dentist on diagnoses and treatment plans, presents care recommendations, and discusses fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options. Additional duties include administering local anesthesia where certified and permitted, applying fluoride and sealants, scheduling recare visits, maintaining accurate patient records and the operatory, and following OSHA and infection control standards. Regular, predictable, on-time attendance is essential. The role requires patient focus, a positive and professional attitude, teamwork, clinical ownership, clear patient communication, comfort discussing costs and financing, and professional presentation. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team and an office visit, reference and license verification, and satisfactory reference, license, and background checks. New team members complete a 90-day introductory period.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Reliability and regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Ability to remain engaged and focused on patients.
Positive, professional attitude and willingness to take feedback.
Clear communication and a team-first approach.
Ability to diagnose and treat 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.
Professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, including sitting for extended periods, bending and reaching repeatedly, fine motor control and sustained grip, repetitive hand and arm movements, close-range vision, clear hearing and speech, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, wearing protective equipment for the full shift, and working safely around blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.
Maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene appropriate for close patient contact, including avoiding strong odors and fragrances.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthesia certification; the posting labels this as required / preferred.
Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.
New graduates are 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 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, explaining what the patient needs and why in plain language.
Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients.
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.
Communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and the front desk, and contribute to the success of the office.
Maintain regular, predictable, on-time attendance and professional presentation.