Dental Hygienist - $5,000 Sign On

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$67/hr

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Job Description

Location

Galleria Dental Aesthetics

Galleria Dental Aesthetics – McLean, VA
$65–$67/hour + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Are you looking for a practice that values quality patient care over rushed
appointments? At Galleria Dental Aesthetics, we're committed to providing
exceptional dentistry in a modern, patient-focused environment. Our team
combines advanced technology with a collaborative, supportive culture where
employees stay because they love where they work.

If you're looking for a Monday–Thursday schedule, a highly respected practice,
and a team with low drama and high tenure, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

* $65–$67/hour based on experience
* $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
* Monday–Thursday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
* Treatment times based on patient needs
* Established, supportive team with excellent employee retention
* Modern technology including iTero, Laser, and Dentrix
* Opportunity to work alongside an experienced, highly trained clinical team
dedicated to exceptional patient care and outstanding outcomes.

Benefits

* Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
* 401(k) Retirement Plan
* Employer-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and
Short-Term Disability
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Holidays
* HSA/FSA options
* Additional voluntary insurance options

What You'll Do

* Perform comprehensive dental hygiene procedures
* Prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance
* Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)
* Periodontal charting
* Digital radiographs
* Fluoride treatments
* Patient education and preventive care
* Collaborate closely with doctors and clinical team to deliver an exceptional
patient experience
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Dentrix

Qualifications

* Active Virginia Dental Hygiene License (or awaiting licensure—we welcome new
graduates and pending license applicants)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience providing comprehensive hygiene care, including:
* Periodontal charting
* Digital X-rays
* Prophylaxis
* Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)
* Fluoride treatments
* Patient education
* Positive attitude and commitment to outstanding patient care
* Comfortable using or willing to learn modern dental technology

About Us

Galleria Dental Aesthetics has served Northern Virginia by providing
comprehensive, cosmetic, and family dentistry in a welcoming, technology-driven
environment. Our patients choose us for our exceptional clinical care and
continue to return because of the personalized attention and relationships we
build. We believe in delivering comprehensive dentistry with compassion,
comfort, and excellence while supporting our team with the tools and environment
they need to thrive.

If you're ready to join a practice where your skills are valued, your schedule
supports work-life balance, and your patients receive the time they deserve,
we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that's passionate about creating healthy
smiles and exceptional patient experiences.

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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.

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

Perform comprehensive dental hygiene procedures including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing. Collaborate with the clinical team to provide patient education and maintain accurate documentation in Dentrix.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Laser DentistryInterpersonal Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist - $5,000 Sign On 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 1,699 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, 68% require no weekends.

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).

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 19 employers

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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
CME allowance
37%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
11%

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$60-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Dental Hygiene

  • On-site

Living in McLean

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,114k
Typical market rent
$2,731/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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

Sign-on bonus $5,000
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employer-paid life insurance
AD&D insurance
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays