Dental Hygienist

WESTERN LOUDOUN DENTAL PLLC

Dental Hygienist

Lovettsville, VA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Free uniforms

    Paid time off

    Registered Dental Hygienist — Western Loudoun Dental Lovettsville, VA · Part-time to start, growing with the practice

    Why join us Western Loudoun Dental is a brand-new, doctor-owned general practice opening in Lovettsville.

    What we offer

    Career advancement and investment as the practice grows

    Flexible scheduling and competitive compensation

    Modern, fully-digital office (Open Dental, digital radiography, CBCT, intraoral scanning)

    A collaborative, patient-first team where your clinical voice matters

    About the role We're seeking a licensed, caring Registered Dental Hygienist to help establish our hygiene program. You'll provide thorough hygiene care, partner with our dentists on exams and treatment planning, and help create the warm, high-quality patient experience that will define this practice. This role starts flexibly and grows into consistent hours as our patient base builds.

    What you'll do

    Provide thorough prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and selective polishing

    Chart periodontal health and update medical/dental histories

    Administer local anesthetics and place subgingival medicaments, as permitted under the Virginia Dental Practice Act

    Take radiographs as prescribed; apply fluorides and sealants

    Educate and counsel patients on oral hygiene, comfort, and nutrition

    Record all treatment accurately in Open Dental

    Manage treatment-room setup, cleanliness, and instrument sterilization

    Maintain hygiene supply inventory and order as needed

    Handle patient records securely and in full HIPAA compliance

    Help administer the recall system and participate actively in team meetings

    Qualifications

    Current Virginia Registered Dental Hygienist license (required)

    Completion of a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program (2+ years post-secondary)

    Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certification (Virginia-permitted) preferred

    Experience with prophylaxis and radiographs

    New grads will be strongly considered

    Working knowledge of Open Dental and digital radiography a plus

    Strong grasp of HIPAA and infection-control standards

    Warm interpersonal and communication skills

    Able to perform the physical demands of clinical hygiene

    Bilingual (Spanish) a plus, given our diverse patient community