Dental Hygienist

Company: Quadrant
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: May 2, 2021

Job Description:

Dental Hygienist Fairfax County, VA MUST: Experienced Dental Hygienist1 plus years of Dental Hygienist experienceMust be a Virginia-licensed Dental HygienistMust have experience with EMRMust have a b asic understanding and knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules Current CPR certification required Excellent verbal communication skills DUTIES: patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulsetaking developing dental radiographs (x-rays removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral healthmaking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)performing documentation and office management activities *Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.

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