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PepperPointe Partnerships
Bedford, Virginia

Dental Hygienist PeaksView Dental

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $46 /hr

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Job Description

The Opportunity

Join Our Dental Family at PeaksView Dental!

Position: Dental Hygienist Location: Bedford, VA Full-Time 3-4 day work week | starting at $46.00/hr for newly licensed hygienists or those with limited experience, with higher compensation available based on experience, clinical skills, and qualifications.

Are you a people person who thrives in a positive, team-oriented environment? Do you love making others feel welcome and appreciated? If so, PeaksView Dental wants to meet you!

Our office is more than just a workplace—it’s a place where teammates support each other, celebrate wins, and make every day enjoyable.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • A close-knit team that feels like family
  • A positive, upbeat atmosphere where your contributions matter
  • A strong focus on work-life balance
  • Opportunities to grow and learn in a supportive environment
  • Peaksview is the second highest Google rated practice in the country, and we have 3000+ five-star reviews!!!

Perks & Benefits (Full-Time)

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Coverage
  • Hygiene Bonus Opportunities
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • A Day In The Life Of

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading the comprehensive preventive care appointment focused on oral and periodontal health, dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapy, oral cancer screening, advanced diagnostic imaging, patient education, and preventive oral treatments.

Deliver comprehensive preventive care appointments, including dental prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, oral health assessments, and diagnostic imaging (radiographs and advanced imaging

  • Educate and engage patients on oral health, home care, and long-term disease prevention
  • Provide fluoride therapy and adjunctive preventive treatments as part of each patient’s individualized needs
  • Maintain accurate, detailed documentation in patient records
  • Collaborate closely with doctors and broader team members to support comprehensive and patient-centered care
  • Adhere to infection control and safety protocols in alignment with and surpass OSHA and HIPAA standards
  • Ensure proper instrument sterilization and operatory readiness
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth, with accountability and a focus on building strong relationships with patients and team members
  • What You'll Bring To The Table

What We’re Looking For

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • A positive, team-first attitude
  • Prefer at least 1-2 years of experience
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Education and Experience

Associate degree or the successful completion of a recognized vocational program in dental hygiene. State license required.

Ready to join a team that values you and makes work fun? Apply today—we can’t wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Key Responsibilities

Provide preventive dental hygiene care, including prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, oral health assessments, screenings, imaging, and individualized preventive treatments. Educate patients, document care, collaborate with the dental team, and maintain infection-control, sterilization, and clinical safety standards.

Requirements

Applicants need an associate degree or successful completion of a recognized vocational program in dental hygiene, along with a state license. One to two years of experience is preferred, as are strong communication and customer service skills, attention to detail, organization, and a positive team-first attitude.

Key Skills

Oral Health AssessmentRadiographyPatient Record DocumentationOSHA ComplianceHIPAA Compliance

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 ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k 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, 33% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$96kDental Hygienist median $130k (middle half $105k–$137k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Virginia174 active5,824 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia healthcare professional listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment174 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 14 employers
4
<$100k
2
$119k
8
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$60-$70/hr
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% 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 PepperPointe Partnerships

Hospitals and Health Care
Lexington, Kentucky
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Insurance
Dental Coverage
Hygiene Bonus Opportunities
401(k) with employer contribution

Living in Bedford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$291k
Median resident rent
$828/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lynchburg, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.