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Lightwave Dental
Richmond, Virginia

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55–$75/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

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

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.

How does Lightwave Dental compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$114k–$156kDental Hygienist median $125k (middle half $96k–$135k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$134k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Virginia80 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Virginia178 active5,818 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$55k sign-onVirginia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment178 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings793 in the last 30 days436 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Virginia figures use all dental hygienists: too few Virginia Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

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.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 14 employers
7
<$135k
10
$135k-155k
2
$155k-175k
7
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist Float - South Metro

Park Dental · Minneapolis, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Minnetonka

Park Dental · Minnetonka, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist Float - East Metro

$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

$60-$88/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.5
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,628/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.