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Guardian Dentistry Partners
Richmond, Virginia

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Location: BRSL Dentistry Patterson

We're Hiring: Dental Hygienist | $55/hr + Bonuses | Richmond, VA

Are you a passionate, patient-focused dental hygienist looking to join a team that truly values your skills, growth, and happiness at work? We'd love to meet you!

Our well-established, privately owned dental practice in Richmond is expanding—and we’re looking for a dedicated and talented dental hygienist to join our warm, collaborative team. With two beautiful locations in the Near West End and Far West End, we’ve built a practice grounded in trust, excellence, and treating our patients like family.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We believe in preventative, comprehensive care—and that starts with hygiene. You’ll be empowered to use your full skillset to care for patients while collaborating closely with our experienced dentists. We support lifelong learning through study clubs, department meetings, and peer collaboration, so you’ll always be growing professionally.

We’ve created a fun, respectful, and encouraging work culture with a strong support system to make onboarding smooth and stress-free. Our hygienists are not just valued—they’re essential.

What We Offer

  • $55/hr + Bonus Opportunities
  • Monday-Thursday (8a-5p)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • PTO + Paid Holidays
  • Life & Disability Insurance (We Cover the Cost!)

What We’re Looking For

  • A licensed Virginia Dental Hygienist (New grads or those awaiting licensure are welcome!)
  • Strong communication skills and a passion for patient education
  • Experience in delivering comprehensive care (prophies, periodontal probing, x-rays, oral cancer screenings, scaling, etc.)

CPR/BLS Certification

  • If you're looking for a practice that appreciates your expertise, encourages your growth, and fosters a team-first atmosphere, we’d love to talk!
  • Apply today and come see why our patients—and our team—feel right at home here.

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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status.

We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive dental hygiene care including prophies, periodontal probing, x-rays, and oral cancer screenings. Collaborate with dentists to provide preventative care and educate patients on oral health.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Virginia Dental Hygienist license and possess CPR/BLS certification. Strong communication skills and a passion for patient-focused care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

ProphylaxisClinical Care

Dentistry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
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 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Guardian Dentistry Partners

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Miami
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus opportunities
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
PTO + Paid Holidays
Life & Disability Insurance (company covers cost)