Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$65-$67/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Location: Arlington Dental Aesthetics
Arlington Dental Aesthetics is looking for a full-time, friendly, patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing team. If you're passionate about providing exceptional patient care and want to work in a modern, supportive practice that values work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay & Schedule
- $65–$67 per hour
- Full-time
- Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- No evenings or weekends
At Arlington Dental Aesthetics, we believe great patient care starts with a great team. We foster a positive, collaborative environment where our providers support one another and prioritize quality over rushing through appointments.
Patient-Focused Scheduling
- Recall appointments: 60 minutes
- New patient appointments: 75 minutes
- Scaling and Root Planing (SRP): Scheduled based on provider recommendation
Work with Advanced Equipment Including
- CBCT
- Nomad™ handheld X-ray iTero® digital scanner
- Intraoral cameras
- Dentrix practice management software
We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
- Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
Responsibilities
- Perform dental cleanings (prophylaxis)
- Complete periodontal charting
- Provide scaling and root planing (SRP)
- Take digital radiographs
- Administer fluoride treatments
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
- Partner with doctors and team members to provide exceptional patient experiences
- Maintain accurate clinical records and follow infection control protocols
Qualifications
- Active Virginia Dental Hygienist license or awaiting licensure (New Grads Welcome)
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Passion for providing high-quality, compassionate care
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
If you're looking for a practice where you'll be supported, appreciated, and able to make a real difference in your patients' lives, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and discover why Arlington Dental Aesthetics is a great place to grow your career.
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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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k 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, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k–$139k | Dental Hygienist median $125k (middle half $92k–$130k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Virginia | 180 active | 5,704 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Guardian Dentistry Partners a 6.4 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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