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Lightwave Dental
Midlothian, Virginia

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$75/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 51m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Midlothian Family Dentistry mission is to improve lives by providing superior dentistry with a compassionate patient experience. Our core values (improving lives, innovation, superior quality, leadership, innovation) guide our behavior, decisions, and actions, and serve as our cultural cornerstone.

Our well recognized practice has been in the Midlothian, VA area for forty years and we have a reputation for offering caring and compassionate dentistry to a range of patients.

Our experienced clinical team are thoroughly trained and tested on the latest innovations, so our patients can relax knowing they are receiving the best care possible. We look forward to you joining our team where you can work four-days a workweek alongside the best dentists and hygienist in the industry.

Join a Team Where Your Voice Matters — Now Hiring: Dental Hygienist in Midlothian, Virginia! | $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

  • Competitive Pay: $55–$75/hr+ based on experience and responsibilities, plus opportunity for bonus
  • 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!

Key Responsibilities

Provide superior dental care and a compassionate patient experience within a collaborative clinical team. Maintain high standards of quality and innovation while contributing to a supportive office environment.

Requirements

Seeking a compassionate and motivated dental hygienist who is dedicated to patient care and teamwork. Candidates should be growth-minded and ready to work in a professional dental practice setting.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental HygieneClinical DentistryCommunicationPatient Education

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 ~$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).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$156kDental Hygienist median $127k (middle half $96k–$135k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$134k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Virginia172 active5,750 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusVirginia healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment172 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings749 in the last 30 days471 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 12 employers
7
<$135k
7
$135k-150k
2
$156k
0
$165k-180k
6
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
59% this job
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Minnetonka

Park Dental · Minnetonka, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist Float - East Metro

Park Dental · Minnetonka, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

$60-$88/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% 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 Lightwave Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Woodbridge, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing Education Credits
Referral Bonus Opportunities
Access to Cutting-Edge Technology
Flexible Scheduling
401(k) Program
Office Collaboration & Supportive Culture
Bonus Opportunity

Living in Midlothian

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k
Typical market rent
$2,028/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
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), 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.