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Dental Care Alliance
McLean, Virginia

Dental Hygienist- 2 Locations

DentalIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63-$66/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Ballston Dental Arts is looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist in Arlington, Virginia to join our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. We are committed to providing comprehensive, personalized care in a warm and welcoming environment, prioritizing patient comfort and advanced treatments for optimal oral health.

As a Dental Hygienist at Ballston Dental Arts, you'll provide exceptional care through routine cleanings, assessments, and education, while supporting a dynamic team of dental professionals. We offer a friendly, growth-oriented workplace where patient comfort is always a priority.

Thursday Will Be at Our Practice At

Dental Care of McLean6711 Whittier AveSuite 201McLean, Virginia 22101United States

What We Offer

  • Compensation & Incentives
  • Competitive salary range: $63-$66/hour, based on experience + monthly bonus potential
  • Sign-on bonus: $5,000

Health & Well-Being

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance.
  • Virtual care, mental health resources, and concierge medical and care navigation services
  • Supplemental benefit options, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness incentives
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
  • Pet insurance and pet care discount programs
  • Financial Wellness & Retirement
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans

Identity Theft Protection and Prescription Savings Programs

  • Student loan and financial wellness support through Candidly®, including personalized counseling, repayment optimization tools, and strategies to reduce financial stress; employer-sponsored student loan contributions may apply for eligible roles
  • Professional Growth & Practice Support
  • Continuing education opportunities and professional development support
  • Collaborative, team-focused work environment with access to modern dental technology
  • Note: Benefits may vary by role, location, and eligibility.

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Responsibilities

  • Perform routine dental cleanings and oral health Assessments
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventative care
  • Assist dentists with exams and treatments, and take dental X-rays

Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with industry regulations and adhere to sterilization protocols

Qualifications

  • Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
  • License: Active state license as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
  • Certifications: Local anesthesia certification and CPR/First Aid (if applicable
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to patient care and comfort0

Legal Disclaimer

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Oral health assessmentPatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist- 2 Locations at Dental Care Alliance a 6.1 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.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 35% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k 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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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 21 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Loan repayment
15% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% 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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Living in McLean

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.11M
Typical market rent
$2,731/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
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.

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.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus: $5,000
Monthly bonus potential
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Virtual care and mental health resources
Supplemental benefit options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet insurance