Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$55–$75/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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 ~$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).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $114k–$156k | Dental Hygienist median $125k (middle half $96k–$135k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$134k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Virginia | 80 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Virginia | 178 active | 5,818 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $55k sign-on | Virginia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment178 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 793 in the last 30 days | 436 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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 Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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