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Guardian Dentistry Partners
Sterling, Virginia

Dental Hygienist

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$124,800 - $135,200/year

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

Job Description

Location

Lowes Island Dentistry

At Lowe’s Island Dentistry, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care

using advanced technology in a welcoming environment. We're currently seeking a

licensed (or soon-to-be licensed) Dental Hygienist to join our team of

professionals dedicated to clinical excellence and patient comfort.

Why Join Us?

* Competitive Pay: $60–$65/hour

* Consistent Schedule:

* Monday & Tuesday (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)

* Wednesday (9:00am–6:00pm)

* Thursday (10:00 AM–7:00 PM)

* Friday (9:00am-3:00pm)

  • 60 minutes for recare
  • 90 minutes for new patients – ensuring quality time for education and care
  • Laser therapy
  • iTero Scanner
  • CBCT imaging
  • Dentrix software

Benefits That Support You

* Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

* Life & Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)

* 401(k) Retirement Plan

* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Qualifications

We welcome experienced RDHs and recent grads awaiting VA licensure!

  • Periodontal charting
  • X-rays
  • Prophylaxis
  • Scaling & Root Planing
  • Fluoride treatment

If you're looking for a workplace that values your clinical expertise and

prioritizes both your professional growth and well-being, Lowe’s Island

Dentistry is the perfect fit.

#sponsorRDH

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.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on

candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or

used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be

recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional dental hygiene care including prophylaxis and scaling and root planing using advanced technology. Educate patients on oral health and collaborate with the dentist on comprehensive treatment planning.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Guardian Dentistry Partners a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Guardian Dentistry Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 43 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

8
<$125k
3
$125k-135k
6
$135k-145k
2
$146k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
44%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Registered Dental Hygienist

PDS Health · Fairfax, Virginia

$62/hr - $77/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

btyDENTAL WA Group · Everett, Washington

$60-$75/hr
#3

Registered Dental Hygienist

$65-$75/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist

$45 - $70/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Dental Hygiene

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 Guardian Dentistry Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Miami
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays