Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$32.5-$44.73/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Newport News, Virginia
Hiring Range
$32.50 - $44.73/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
The dental hygienist works under the supervision of the office manager and dentist. Conducts initial patient screenings, cleans teeth, and advises patients on oral health and preventative care. Collaborates with dentist to determine treatments for teeth or gum disease and handle dental emergencies.
What You Will Do
Conducts initial patient screenings and maintains knowledge of subject matter to assist Dentist in making treatment decisions for teeth or gum disease.
Cleans and protects patients' teeth by removing plaque and/or applying fluoride.
Maintains a deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. Educates patients of all ages on proper teeth care.
Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree, from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) approved dental and allied dental education program (Required)
Experience
1 year Recent relevant experience (Preferred)
- Licenses and Certifications
- Dental Hygienist - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
- To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at riversideonline.com.
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist conducts initial patient screenings, cleans teeth, and provides preventative oral health education. They collaborate with the dentist to determine treatment plans for dental diseases and manage dental emergencies.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
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 ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
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Living in Newport News
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $284k
- Typical market rent
- $1,605/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.