Dental Hygienist - General Dentistry
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, Virginia, Fairfax | |
 Nov 10, 2024 | |
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Dental Hygienist - General Dentistry Fairfax, VA MUST: Must have an active VA License as a Dental Hygienist 1 year of experience (preferred) X-ray certified (preferred) Strong communication skills DUTIES: The Dental Hygienist will be responsible for, but not limited to the following: Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. | |