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Lightwave Dental
Stafford, Virginia

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$57-$62/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Garrisonville Dental is a full-service dental care facility that welcomes patients of all ages from Stafford, Fredericksburg, Quantico and the surrounding communities with a variety of dental needs. We know that each of our patients are unique and have different expectations when it comes to caring for their smiles. When you join our dental family, you will see that we take the time to know our patients, we love our jobs, and become a team that works well with one another.

Join a Team Where Your Voice Matters — Now Hiring: Part time Dental Hygienist in Garrisonville, Virginia!

$57–$62/hr+ and bonus opportunities | 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: $57–$62/hr based on experience 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
  • 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 to patients of all ages in a collaborative practice environment. Work effectively with the dental team to ensure a positive patient experience and maintain high standards of care.

Requirements

Seeking a compassionate and motivated dental hygienist who is dedicated to patient care and professional growth. Must be a team player who values innovation and respect in the workplace.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical ExcellenceCommunicationPatient 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 ~$124k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k 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, 43% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$119k–$129kDental Hygienist median $127k (middle half $96k–$135k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$122k 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: 43% no call · 55% 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 listings710 in the last 30 days473 the 30 days before (+50%)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

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 26 employers
10
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
47% this job
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
PSLF eligible
6%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Roseville

Park Dental · Roseville, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services · Chicago, Illinois

$70-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$65 an hour
#4

Dental Hygienist (RDH)- Fridays Only!

$55/hr
+ 37 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

Living in Stafford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$444k
Typical market rent
$2,436/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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