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Commonwealth Dentistry
Chesterfield, Virginia

Registered Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a hygienist who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and is someone the team can count on every day. You will have a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care.

What You Will Do

  • Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing
  • Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at every appropriate visit
  • Take and review radiographs and intraoral images
  • Educate patients on their oral health and explain the “why” behind recommended care
  • Co-diagnose with the dentist and build treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care
  • Present treatment plans chairside, explaining what the patient needs and why, in plain language
  • Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients, helping them say yes to care while the clinical conversation is still fresh
  • Administer local anesthesia [where certified and permitted by state]
  • Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies
  • Make sure each patient leaves with their next recare visit scheduled
  • Document accurately and completely in the patient record
  • Maintain your operatory and follow OSHA and infection control standards

What We Need from You

Reliability. Regular, predictable, on-time attendance is an essential function of this job. When a hygienist is out, a full day of patients loses their care.

Presence. You are engaged and focused on the patient in your chair.

A good attitude. You stay positive and professional on busy days and take feedback well.

Team first. You communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and the front desk, and you help the whole office succeed.

Clinical ownership. You diagnose and treat periodontal disease by the standard of care, not by what is easiest.

Patient connection. You build trust, explain clearly, and are comfortable recommending treatment. Patients accept care when it comes from the clinician they trust.

Comfort with money conversations. You can talk about cost and financing clearly and confidently, without pressure and without handing it off.

Professional presentation. We hold a high standard for personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs every shift.

Qualifications

  • Active state dental hygiene license in good standing
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Local anesthesia certification [required / preferred]
  • New graduates welcome [if applicable]
  • Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing is a plus
  • Experience with Denticon practice management software is a plus
  • Physical requirements
  • The following are essential to this role and must be met with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Sit for extended periods in a clinical operator position
  • Bend, lean, and reach over patients repeatedly throughout the day
  • Use both hands with fine motor control and sustained grip for scaling and instrumentation
  • Perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements for the length of each appointment
  • See clearly at close range, including small detail, depth, and color
  • Hear and speak clearly to communicate with patients and the care team while masked
  • Lift and carry supplies and equipment up to [25] pounds
  • Wear required protective equipment for the full shift

Work with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials, following safety protocols

Maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene standards appropriate for close patient contact, including avoiding strong odors and fragrances

  • Our hiring process
  • A quick conversation with our Talent Team, then an office visit to meet the team
  • We contact prior employers for references, and we verify licensure with the state board
  • Offers are contingent on satisfactory reference, license, and background checks
  • New team members complete a 90-day introductory period

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay / monthly hygiene bonus / medical, dental, vision / PTO / 401(k)

Key Responsibilities

Provide preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care, assess oral health, take and review images, and educate patients about recommended treatment. Collaborate with the dentist on care plans, discuss treatment costs and financing, document visits, schedule recare, and maintain a safe, compliant operatory.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental ProphylaxisRadiographyIntraoral ImagingPatient EducationCo-DiagnosisTreatment PlanningTreatment Plan PresentationInsurance And Financing DiscussionsFluoride And Sealant ApplicationClinical Documentation

Dental Hygiene Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $125k (middle half $107k–$134k)96 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Virginia180 active5,702 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 26 employers
5
<$95k
14
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
2
$135k-155k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
34% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

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About Commonwealth Dentistry

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Colonial Heights, Virginia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly pay
Monthly hygiene bonus
Medical, dental, vision
PTO
401(k)

Living in Chesterfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$2,178/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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