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Dental Hygienist - Milton

Valley Health Systems Inc·Milton, West Virginia

$30 - $35/hr·Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

The dental hygienist performs oral prophylaxis, scaling, and polishing while conducting examinations to identify periodontal disease or decay. They are also responsible for patient education on oral hygiene and assisting the dentist during various clinical procedures.

Job Summary

The dental hygienist is responsible for conducting oral examinations, performing dental prophylaxis, and carrying out other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease.

Job Duties

  • Performs oral prophylaxis on patients, scaling, root planning and polishing the teeth to remove stains, plaque, and calculus from tooth surfaces using hand scalers, ultrasonic cleaning instruments and motor or air driven dental polishers.
  • Examining the mouth to determine if there are dental problems such as conditions of periodontal disease or tooth decay, chart findings, and reports same to dentist.
  • Instructs patients in proper methods of tooth brushing and flossing techniques, care and cleaning or dentures, maintenance of oral health, and/or proper usage of non-prescription medication.
  • Creates and maintains dental treatment charts and records.
  • Exposes and processes dental radiographs using bite wings, periapical films, and related equipment; reads dental radiographs and alerts dentist to observations.
  • Assists dentist at chairside during restorative, surgical, and endodontic procedures.
  • Practices and maintains proper infectious disease control procedures, including cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments and disinfection of dental equipment.
  • Maintains dental instruments and equipment in proper working order; follows procedures to maintain security of medications, instruments, and needles.
  • Applies topical fluorides, topical anesthetics, and desensitizing agents to teeth and/or gums.
  • Perform other tasks as directed by the dentist to facilitate the mission of Valley Health Systems in meeting the needs of our patient population.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene
  • Appropriate board licensure
  • Public Health permit preferred

flexible

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene and possess the appropriate board licensure. A Public Health permit is preferred.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Patient Education
  • Sterilization
  • Scaling
  • Dental Charting
  • Fluoride Application
  • Oral Prophylaxis
  • Dental Radiography
  • Root Planning
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Periodontal Assessment

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$30 - $35/hr
Location
Milton, West Virginia
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Valley Health Systems Inc

At Valley Health Systems, our mission is to provide quality healthcare for all. We proudly serve our patients and their families in the neighborhoods they live in and trust. Since 1975, we have been dedicated to delivering compassionate healthcare services. Our Services: We...

Salary listed on 19 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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Dental assistants in West Virginia

Dental assistant roles in West Virginia often reflect steady demand in general and multi-location practices, especially for candidates who can support patient flow across offices. This role is competitive because it asks for 2-5 years of hands-on experience and the flexibility to travel between the Charleston and Hurricane locations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm commute logistics and any scheduling expectations before applying.

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