Dental Hygienist - $5,000 Sign On
Listed compensation
$65-$67/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Location
South Riding Smiles
DENTAL HYGIENIST (RDH) – $65–$67/HR + $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
Monday–Thursday | Supportive Team | Modern Technology
Looking for a practice where you can provide exceptional patient care without
feeling rushed? Join our friendly, experienced team at South Riding Smiles!
We're seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Dental Hygienist who values
building relationships, educating patients, and working in a positive,
collaborative environment.
Our team is known for its low-drama culture, high employee tenure, and
commitment to delivering outstanding care. If you're looking for a long-term
dental home where your skills are appreciated, we'd love to meet you!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE
* Competitive pay: $65–$67/hour
* $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
* Monday–Thursday schedule (7:00 AM–4:00 PM) – enjoy three-day weekends every
week!
* One-hour recall appointments
* 1.25-hour new patient appointments
* SRP appointments scheduled based on severity
* Modern technology including iTero Scanner, Dental Lasers, and Dentrix
* Supportive, experienced team with a positive work environment
* Practice focused on quality patient care—not production pressure
BENEFITS
* Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
* 401(k) Retirement Plan
* Company-paid Life Insurance
* Company-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
* Company-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Holidays
* Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
* Additional voluntary insurance options
WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Perform comprehensive periodontal charting
* Take diagnostic digital radiographs
* Provide prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance
* Administer scaling and root planing (SRP)
* Apply fluoride treatments and preventive therapies
* Educate patients on oral health and home care
* Build lasting relationships through exceptional communication and
compassionate care
* Collaborate with doctors and teammates to provide an outstanding patient
experience
QUALIFICATIONS
* Active Virginia Dental Hygiene License (or is currently awaiting licensure—we
welcome you to apply!)
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience providing comprehensive dental hygiene services, including:
* Periodontal charting
* Digital X-rays
* Prophylaxis
* Scaling & Root Planing (SRP)
* Patient education
* Fluoride treatments
* Preventive dental care
* A positive attitude and a team-first mindset
* Passion for delivering excellent patient care
ABOUT SOUTH RIDING SMILES
South Riding Smiles is committed to providing comprehensive, comfortable, and
personalized dental care for patients of all ages. Our team believes in creating
a welcoming atmosphere where both patients and employees feel valued. We invest
in modern technology, prioritize continuing education, and foster a
collaborative culture built on respect, professionalism, and long-term
relationships.
If you're looking for a practice where you can truly enjoy coming to work,
provide exceptional care, and maintain a healthy work-life balance, we'd love to
hear from you.
Apply today and discover why South Riding Smiles could be the perfect place for
your next career move!
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FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran
status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make
reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless
doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive dental hygiene services including periodontal charting, digital radiographs, and scaling and root planing. Educate patients on oral health and collaborate with the dental team to provide high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist - $5,000 Sign On at Guardian Dentistry Partners a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,654 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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 ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Guardian Dentistry Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 43 active listings.
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
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