Pays $45-$50/hr$26k below the Dental Hygienist market median of ~$130k (21 jobs)

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Dental Care Alliance
Vinton, Virginia

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time Dental Hygienist in Vinton, VA. $45-$50/hr, sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits.

Join Dental Care Alliance as a Dental Hygienist – Sign-On Bonus in Daleville, Virginia, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $45-$50/hr.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Medical, dental, vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Virtual care and mental health resources
  • Supplemental benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet insurance
  • 401(k) with company match

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Dental Care Alliance in Daleville, Virginia, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine dental cleanings, oral health assessments, and patient education while assisting dentists with exams and treatments. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure strict adherence to sterilization protocols and industry regulations.

Requirements

Requires an associate or bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene and an active state license as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Candidates must possess local anesthesia certification and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Dental cleaningsOral health assessmentsPatient educationPreventative careDental X-raysPatient records maintenanceSterilization protocolsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail-orientedPatient careLocal anesthesia administrationCPRFirst Aid

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 ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k 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, 18% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Dental Care Alliance

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus available
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Virtual care and mental health resources
Supplemental benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance
401(k) with company match