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Arlington, Virginia

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Above average in Dental HygieneNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Dental Hygienist – Join Our Growing Team Arlington, VA!

Are you looking for more than just a job? At our thriving practice in Arlington, we’re creating something special — and we want you to be a part of it.

We’re expanding and searching for a full-time compassionate, patient-focused Dental Hygienist who’s ready to build meaningful connections and deliver top-tier care in a supportive, team-driven environment. We are a team that feels like a close-knit private practice—but with the resources of a growing group. Best of both worlds.

What You’ll Love About Us

  • Guaranteed hours – stability you can count on
  • Monthly incentive program – rewarding your hard work
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – because work-life balance matters
  • Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & more
  • Employer-matched 401(k) – plan for your future with confidence
  • Respect for your clinical autonomy – your expertise matters here
  • Supportive, close-knit team – we lift each other up every day

Here, your patients aren’t just another name on the schedule — and neither are you. We believe in empowering our team, encouraging growth, and making every day at work something to feel good about.

Who We’re Looking For

  • A licensed Dental Hygienist who genuinely cares about people
  • Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment
  • A great communicator with a gentle, compassionate approach

Ready to feel at home in your career? Apply today and come see what makes our Arlington practice such a great place to grow.

  • We can’t wait to meet you!
  • Schedule: Monday - Wednesday: 10:00am - 7:00pm Thursday - OFF Friday 7:30am-4:00pm - Saturday 8:00am -1:30pm

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will provide top-tier clinical care and build meaningful connections with patients in a supportive team environment. They are responsible for delivering compassionate dental services while maintaining the standards of the practice.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed dental hygienists who are patient-focused and possess excellent communication skills. The role requires a professional who thrives in a collaborative, team-driven setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental hygienePatient careCompassionate care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Smilist a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,699 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 36 employers

17
<$105k
1
$119k
11
$120k-135k
9
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
51%
CME allowance
46%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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PDS Health · Fairfax, Virginia

$62/hr - $77/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

btyDENTAL WA Group · Everett, Washington

$60-$75/hr
#3

Registered Dental Hygienist

$65-$75/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist

$45/hr - $70/hr
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Dental Hygiene

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,000k
Typical market rent
$2,702/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Smilist

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Great Neck, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed hours
Monthly incentive program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
Employer-matched 401(k)
Clinical autonomy
Supportive, close-knit team