Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$50–$60/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
At Modern Family Dentistry, we have a team of dental experts to help our patients achieve the best in oral health by being dedicated to patient-centered care. We are delighted to provide our patients with care and attention that helps them feel at ease. Our doctors and staff are unwavering in their commitment to bring our patients the best dental care.
Join a Team Where Your Voice Matters — Now Hiring: Dental Hygienist in Chesapeake, Virginia!
$50–$60/hr+ and bonus opportunities| Flexible Scheduling - Part time, Temporary | 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: $50–$60/hr+ based on experience, performance, and responsibilities
- 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 high-quality dental hygiene care and attention to patients to help them achieve optimal oral health. Collaborate with the dental team to maintain a supportive and innovative practice environment.
Requirements
Seeking a compassionate and motivated Dental Hygienist passionate about patient care. Candidates should be dedicated to teamwork and professional growth within a clinical setting.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 43 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $133k (middle half $105k–$140k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Virginia | 80 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Virginia | 178 active | 5,818 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 63% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Virginia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment178 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 793 in the last 30 days | 436 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist 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 Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
Top Dental Hygienist Jobs
43 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
36 jobs · 27 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
38 jobs · 27 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$47-$52/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Chesapeake
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $349k
- Typical market rent
- $2,063/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.