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Communityfirst Dental
Sterling, Virginia

Dental Hygienist

Dental Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)Part-Time

Listed compensation

$40- $43 per hour

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Role Overview

Are you a skilled dental hygienist who thrives in a patient-first environment? Our modern, patient-centered dental practice is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist who combines clinical expertise with exceptional patient care. If you're focused, compassionate, and committed to delivering the best possible care, we would love to meet you!

About Us

At Community First Dental, we make every visit feel easy, comfortable, and stress-free whether its been months or years. We offer modern, personalized dental services from compassionate family dentistry and anxiety-free treatments for all ages to same-day emergency care, root canals, and cosmetic options. With cutting-edge technology like AI-designed Veneers and Implant Crowns and a serene, modern office, we deliver accessible care with zero judgment, so patients can feel right at home, every time.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care Excellence: Perform professional dental cleanings (scaling and polishing), periodontal assessments, fluoride treatments, and sealant applications.

Patient Education & Comfort: Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment care; ensure patients are comfortable and understand the procedures.

X-Ray & Screening: Take digital X-rays, assess patient health, and collaborate with the dentist on treatment planning.

Treatment & Scheduling Support: Assist with the preparation and execution of treatment plans, guide patients through follow-up appointments, and help with scheduling.

Workflow & Organization: Ensure treatment rooms are well-prepared, sanitized, and stocked with necessary tools; maintain accurate patient records in the practice management system (PMS).

Compliance & Safety: Uphold infection control protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA/CDC standards.

Growth Mindset: Be open to learning new techniques, receive constructive feedback, and collaborate with the team to improve processes.

Qualifications

Current dental hygiene certification (preferably U. S.-based).

Strong experience in performing cleanings, scaling, and patient education.

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with patients and help guide them toward completing treatment.

  • Familiarity with digital X-rays, dental software, sterilization protocols, and charting.
  • Organized, punctual, and efficientable to manage time effectively while delivering great patient care.

What We Offer

A supportive, growth-oriented practice where your development matters.

Hands-on mentorship and training (cross-training opportunities within front office and treatment coordination).

  • A culture that values authenticity, patient care, and continuous improvement.
  • Opportunities to expand responsibilities based on performance.
  • Schedule & Compensation
  • Job Type: Part-time
  • Expected Hours: 20-30 hours/week
  • Pay Rate: $40- $43 per hour + profit sharing
  • Location: In person

If you're passionate about oral health, patient care, and growing your career, apply today! Together, well create outstanding experiences, one smile at a time.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental CleaningOSHA CompliancePatient Record ManagementTime Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Communityfirst Dental a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,581 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry 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).

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)

Living in Sterling

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$585k
Typical market rent
$2,668/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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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About Communityfirst Dental

Dentists
Sterling, Virginia

Benefits & Perks

Profit Sharing
Hands-on Mentorship and Training
Cross-training Opportunities
Growth-oriented Practice