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Lightwave Dental
Richmond, Virginia

Dental Hygienist - $25,000 Bonus

Dental Above average in Dental HygieneFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55–$75/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

At River Run Dental - Libbie Mill, we pride ourselves in delivering amazing patient care while maintaining a dynamic and fun culture. Our office treats our patients like family and highly values our patient relationships. We work hard and offer the most up-to-date procedures to provide comprehensive care. Our team is an incredible group that works together to achieve the results we are looking for – smiling faces on our patients and our team!! We would love to have you join our office family!

Join a Team Where Your Voice Matters — Now Hiring: Dental Hygienist in Libbie Mill, Virginia!

$25,000 BONUS option | $55–$75/hr+ based on experience and responsibilities | Flexible Scheduling | CE Credits | 401(k)

Are you a dedicated Dental Hygienist looking for a workplace where your voice truly matters? Step into a collaborative, growth-minded dental practice in Virginia that values your expertise, celebrates your contributions, and empowers you to thrive.

What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional

  • $25,000 Bonus Option — a strong start for your next career move
  • Competitive Pay: $55–$75/hr based on experience
  • Continuing Education Credits to support lifelong learning
  • Referral Bonus Opportunities to reward your connections
  • Access to Cutting-Edge Technology to elevate patient care
  • Flexible Scheduling — because balance matters - Full time, part time, temp options
  • Office Collaboration & Supportive Culture where your ideas are heard and valued
  • 401(k) Program to help you invest in your future

We’re seeking a compassionate, motivated hygienist who is passionate about patient care and excited to shape an environment built on teamwork, innovation, and respect.

  • If you’re ready to join a practice that listens, supports, and invests in you—
  • Apply today and make your next career move truly meaningful!

In return for providing an excellent employee and patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care and maintain positive patient relationships within a collaborative team environment. Utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality clinical procedures and ensure patient satisfaction.

Requirements

Seeking a compassionate and motivated Dental Hygienist with a passion for patient care and teamwork. Candidates should be dedicated to lifelong learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Team CollaborationPatient Relationship Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist - $25,000 Bonus at Lightwave Dental a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

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<$125k
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$125k-135k
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$135k-145k
2
$146k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
CME allowance
44% this job
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$62/hr - $77/hr
#2

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$60-$75/hr
#3

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$65-$75/hr
#4

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$45 - $70/hr
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Work-life snapshot

6.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Dental Hygiene

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
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 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Lightwave Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Woodbridge, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$25,000 Bonus Option
Continuing Education Credits
Referral Bonus Opportunities
Access to Cutting-Edge Technology
Flexible Scheduling
401(k) Program
Health and dental benefits
Holiday pay and paid time off