（Part-time） Dental hygienist job at Smiles at Reston town center

Key Responsibilities:

-Performing periodontal charting and helping patients understand their gum health

-Verify and accurately document patient health histories at each visit.

-Providing gentle and thorough cleanings, scaling, and root planning

-Perform comprehensive periodontal maintenance therapy

-Thorough, accurate charting — able to summarize appointments clearly and concisely

-Take high-quality digital X-rays and CBCT scans and assisting with charting

-Provide patient education and collaborate on treatment plans

- Comfortable using laser as needed.

-Applying Arestin , fluoride, sealants, and preventive treatments

- Working closely with a supportive team that loves what they do

-Maintain accurate documentation

-Stay open to new treatment modalities and technologies in periodontal care

-Adhere strictly to infection control protocols and OSHA safety standards to maintain a safe and sterile environment for patients and staff.

-Keeping your room neat, clean, and welcoming

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate naturally demonstrates:

A strong sense of responsibility and reliability
Initiative — sees what needs to be done and takes action without being asked
A positive and friendly personality—gets along well with others and enjoys teamwork
Excellent hand skills and a gentle, patient-centered touch
Attention to detail without rigidity — precise, but easy to work with (not obsessive, not difficult)
Critical thinking & out-of-the-box problem-solving when unique clinical situations arise
Professional communication — thinks before speaking, and conveys concepts with clarity and confidence
Ability to capture clinical ideas and translate them into patient-friendly language
Organized and structured in workflow and charting
Comfortable supporting case acceptance by educating patients and reinforcing treatment recommendations

We Offer:

A modern, well-equipped General practice

A supportive, experienced clinical team

Competitive compensation in a quality-focused environment

Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your skills

Job Type: 4-5 days/week

Direct patient care
Local Anesthesia Certification
Maintaining an organized workspace
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
Root planing
Fluoride treatment
Mid-level
Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise
Preventive health (patient care)
Dental terminology
Attention to detail
Implementation of OSHA safety standards
Dental equipment
Operating medical imaging equipment
Patient interaction
Patient charting
Clean workspace maintenance
Bitewing x-ray
Patient treatment
Registered Dental Hygienist
Critical thinking
2 years
Dental sealant application
Communication skills
Health education and counseling
Dental clinic experience

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience

Active Virginia RDH license in good standing

Strong background in periodontal therapy and instrumentation

Excellent communication skills and professional chair-side manner

Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to clinical excellence

Anesthesia certification is a plus (but not required)