Dental Hygienist

Salary :

$69 - 72 hourly

Company : Jorge R Rios

Job Type : Part-Time

Ashburn, Va 20147

Job Description - Dental Hygienist

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

The Position Available is PART TIME

Hours are as Follows:
Thursdays 10 am - 6 pm
Fridays 8 am - 12 noon

Job Summary:

The RDH is in a special position to provide our patients the most important health service: ongoing preventive oral care by cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth to prevent gum disease. The RDH is also the primary patient educator and trust-builder in the office.

Essential Duties:

Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room.

Educates patients on the importance of oral health, preventive care, disease processes, the role of bacteria; provides appropriate education.

Educates patients on the various options to include the “MOST MEDICALLY CORRECT” to treat their oral conditions.

Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next appointment.

Takes radiographs and intra-oral photographs as needed and/or as directed by the doctor.

Records evaluation of periodontal conditions to ensure a complete diagnosis and proper treatment plan by the dentist.

Administers Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen to patients as applicable under the supervision of a doctor.

Takes iTero scans as needed.

Applies topical anesthetic agents.

Administers injectable local anesthesia as needed for treatment or as directed by doctor. (when properly licensed)

Places pit and fissure sealants.

Removes excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth.

Assists doctor during clinical exam and records findings and recommendations.

Performs oral cancer exam on all patients.

Scales, polishes, and applies fluoride to patient’s teeth.

Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilizing and sharpening all instruments, cleaning hand pieces and room, restocking supplies.

Inspects patient’s oral cavity and charts lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth.

Evaluates gingival health and health of all oral tissue.

Executes root-planing and laser treatments.

Polishes restorations and appliances (partials, dentures, etc.).

Administers temporary cementation and removal of temporary crowns.

Schedules patient’s next treatment appointment, or communicates with appropriate staff to ensure this is done before patient leaves the practice.

Implements and monitors recall system; contacts patients who are overdue for a recall.

Helps fill the patient schedule when there are openings to keep production levels high each day.

Compensation: $69.00 - $72.00 per hour

Welcome to Rios Dentistry! At our Ashburn dental office, you will experience dental care like you have never experienced it before – which is fantastic! We are committed to providing you with a positive dental experience that will keep you coming back for any of your dental needs. Here are a few reasons why you will enjoy your visit to Rios Dentistry.

Our team of doctors are highly skilled in the field of dentistry and can provide you with results that will keep you smiling for years to come. We accept patients of all ages and we offer many dental solutions such as General, Restorative, and Cosmetic dental treatment plans that can help maintain or improve your oral health and smile. Also, with advanced dental technology, we are able to cater to your comfort and convenience while providing you with high-quality dental care.

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