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Lightwave Dental
Richmond, Virginia

Dental Hygienist

Dental Above average in Dental HygieneFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55–$75/hr

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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

Job Description

At River Run Dental Spa in Richmond, our dentists are a collection of the best, and we aren’t the only ones who think so. In fact, our dental spa is consistently voted a Richmond favorite by other local dental professionals as well as the general public. We invest in our doctors and staff so that they can continually provide exceptional care for their patients.

Join a Team Where Your Voice Matters — Now Hiring: Dental Hygienist in Richmond, Virginia!

$25,000 SIGN-ON BONUS option | $55–$75/hr+ based on experience and responsibilities | Flexible Scheduling | CE Credits | 401(k)

Are you a dedicated Dental Hygienist looking for a workplace where your voice truly matters? Step into a collaborative, growth-minded dental practice in Virginia that values your expertise, celebrates your contributions, and empowers you to thrive.

What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional

  • $25,000 Sign-On Bonus — a strong start for your next career move
  • Competitive Pay: $55–$75/hr+ based on experience and responsibilities, plus opportunity for bonus
  • Continuing Education Credits to support lifelong learning
  • Referral Bonus Opportunities to reward your connections
  • Access to Cutting-Edge Technology to elevate patient care
  • Flexible Scheduling — because balance matters - Full time, part time, temp options
  • Office Collaboration & Supportive Culture where your ideas are heard and valued
  • 401(k) Program to help you invest in your future

We’re seeking a compassionate, motivated hygienist who is passionate about patient care and excited to shape an environment built on teamwork, innovation, and respect.

  • If you’re ready to join a practice that listens, supports, and invests in you—
  • Apply today and make your next career move truly meaningful!

In return for providing an excellent employee and patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional dental hygiene care to patients using cutting-edge technology. Collaborate with a team of dental professionals to maintain a supportive and innovative practice environment.

Requirements

Seeking a compassionate and motivated Dental Hygienist with a passion for patient care. Candidates should be dedicated to teamwork and professional growth within a clinical setting.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical CollaborationPatient CommunicationDental Technology

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Lightwave Dental a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

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 ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k 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
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$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% this job
CME allowance
44% this job
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

6.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Dental Hygiene

  • On-site

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 Lightwave Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Woodbridge, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$25,000 Sign-On Bonus
Continuing Education Credits
Referral Bonus Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
401(k) Program
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Holiday Pay