About the Practice:
At River Run Dental in Charlottesville, we believe that each patient's dental needs are unique. To that end, we focus on providing a thorough assessment of each patient's dental needs and then developing a plan for achieving and maintaining optimum dental health. Whether our patients are two or one hundred two, our patients can expect the same high quality, compassionate, personalized care. Our experienced staff loves working with children and patients of all ages.
Job Description:
$25,000 Sign On Bonus
Responsibilities:
The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.
Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.
Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered.
Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.
Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.
Qualifications:
Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school.
Current hygiene license where employed.
Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
Experience with dental software.
Benefits Offered:
As a key part of our patient care team, our dental hygienists are offered a substantial benefits package that includes health and dental benefits, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with 4% matching, holiday pay and paid time off, CEs offered at no charge, positive work environment, and hygiene culture coaching.
Salary Range: $45-$70 Requisition Number: 8

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Dental Hygienist with $25,000 Sign On Bonus