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Lightwave Dental
Sterling, Virginia

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$65/hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
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Job Description

At CascadesONE Dental, we have a fast-paced, state of the art technology, one stop office, quality care, energetic and hardworking, self-motivated, sociable, and able to build a strong rapport, confident to think outside the box, Willing to accept failures, and learn from them, as well as successes. Work like a team- be a family. Our passion is to provide our patients with world class comprehensive care in a timely, efficient, and comfortable environment by our highly trained team of dental professionals who love what they do.

Join Our Team!

CascadesONE Dental is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, competitive/committed, and excellence driven Registered Dental Hygienist to join our Sterling practice.

We are a patient focused general dentistry practice committed to providing life changing care in a welcoming, supportive environment. We're looking for a hygienist who is passionate about periodontal health, patient education, and creating exceptional patient experience.

What You'll Do

Provide preventive and periodontal care, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling & root planning

  • Complete periodontal charting, assessments, digital X-rays, and oral cancer screenings
  • Educate patients on oral health, periodontal disease, and home care
  • Partner with the dentist to communicate findings and recommended treatment
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation
  • Follow OSHA, HIPAA, sterilization, and infection-control protocols
  • Work collaboratively with the entire dental team to provide excellent patient experience

What We're Looking For

  • Current Virginia Dental Hygienist license
  • Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Strong clinical, communication, and patient-education skills
  • Dependable, organized, compassionate, and team-oriented
  • Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
  • Experienced hygienists and new graduates are encouraged to apply!
  • Our Practice

Our offices utilize Open Dental, digital radiography, and iTero/MedIT digital scanning technology. We offer a collaborative environment focused on teamwork, professional growth, and long-term patient relationships.

Position Details

  • Position: Full Time
  • Schedule: Mon - Thurs 8-4 & Fri 8-1
  • Pay: $60-$65/hour, based on experience

Benefits

Benefits may include PTO, paid holidays, health and dental benefits, retirement benefits, continuing education opportunities, employee discounts, and professional development, based on employment status.

Come Grow With Us!

If you're looking for a practice where you can provide excellent patient care while being part of a supportive and collaborative team, we'd love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal care, including screenings, charting, and scaling and root planning. Educate patients on oral health and maintain accurate clinical documentation while adhering to safety and infection-control protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Virginia Dental Hygienist license and have graduated from an accredited Dental Hygiene program. A current CPR/BLS certification and strong clinical and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

OSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceSterilization Protocols

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k 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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About Lightwave Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Woodbridge, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO
Paid holidays
Health and dental benefits
Retirement benefits
Continuing education opportunities
Employee discounts
Professional development