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Vibrant Smile Dentistry P
Norfolk, Virginia

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$63/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day week

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off

Training & Development

WE’RE GROWING — AND WE WANT YOU TO GROW WITH US! Dental Hygienist | Monday–Thursday | Flexible Schedule | Sign-On Bonus

Let’s be honest — you have options. Great hygienists are in high demand, and we know you’re not just looking for another job. You’re looking for a practice where you feel valued, supported, respected, and excited to come to work.

Vibrant Smile Dentistry is growing, and we’re looking for the right hygienist to grow with us.

We are a team-oriented, modern, patient-focused practice that believes dentistry should be more than just checking boxes. We’re building something special, and we want a dedicated team member who wants to be part of that journey.

Why Join Us?

Monday–Thursday Schedule

Enjoy a consistent four-day workweek with flexibility as we build the schedule around the right person. Friday's are an option if the extra hours is something that the right team member would need!

Sign-on Bonus

We believe great hygienists are worth investing in — and we’re excited to offer a sign-on bonus to the right candidate. The sign on bonus will be range depending on experience.

You’RE Part of the Team

We don't want someone who simply comes in, sees patients, and leaves. We want a hygienist who wants to contribute ideas, collaborate with the team, build relationships with patients, and help us continue growing. We believe that when the team has a say in decisions that are being made, they are a happier team. We want to hear our teams thoughts and opinions!

Join Us While We Grow

This is an exciting time at Vibrant Smile Dentistry. We are expanding, evolving, and continuing to bring new opportunities and services to our patients. You’ll have the opportunity to grow alongside the practice rather than stepping into a practice that has already reached its ceiling. This gives the right candidate the opportunity to help mold the practice into what YOU would love for it to be!

Patient Care Matters Here

We want our patients to feel heard, educated, and genuinely cared for. If you’re passionate about helping patients understand their oral health and building long-term relationships, you’ll fit right in. We believe that our hygienist are "Preventative Therapist", you are not just "polishing" the patients teeth. You will have 60 minute appointments for recare's, 70-90 minutes for new patients & 90 minutes for SRP. We do not believe in 45 minute recall appointments for adults!

A Modern, Forward-Thinking Practice

We’re not your traditional dental office. We’re constantly looking for ways to improve the patient experience, support our team, and grow as a practice.

Who Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for a hygienist who is:

  • Passionate about patient care
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Positive and team-oriented
  • Confident communicating with patients
  • Interested in building genuine patient relationships
  • Open to growing and learning with the practice
  • Someone who wants to be part of a team — not just work alongside one

This Could Be Your Next Home.

If you’re a hygienist who is tired of feeling like just another provider on the schedule and wants to join a practice where your work, ideas, and personality are valued, we want to meet you.

Come grow with Vibrant Smile Dentistry.

Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM

Sign-On Bonus Available

Growing Practice

Patient-Focused Team

Opportunity to Grow

If you’re looking for a place where you can build a career, not just fill a schedule, send us your resume. We’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care including recare appointments, new patient exams, and scaling and root planing (SRP). Collaborate with the dental team to contribute ideas and build long-term relationships with patients.

Requirements

Must be a reliable and positive dental hygienist passionate about patient care and oral health education. Candidates should be team-oriented and interested in growing alongside a modern, forward-thinking practice.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Preventative therapyPatient educationCommunicationTeam collaborationRelationship building

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$114k–$131kDental Hygienist median $130k (middle half $96k–$135k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Virginia179 active5,813 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusVirginia healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment179 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 12 employers
4
<$105k
1
$125k
8
$130k-155k
2
$156k
4
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

Park Dental · West Lakeland, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

Park Dental · Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Riverdale

$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Champlin

$60-$88/hr
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Performance Bonus
Paid Time Off
Training & Development
Sign-On Bonus
Flexible Schedule

Living in Norfolk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,749/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.