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Lightwave Dental
Yorktown, Virginia

Dental Hygienist

Dental Above average in Dental HygieneFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50–$60/hr

Listing transparency2 of 6 stated

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

Job Description

Yorkshire Family Dentistry is a fun-loving, patient focused office that provides care for both adults and children! We are dedicated to providing comprehensive family dentistry in Yorktown, Virginia with the best services for over 18 years to families and individuals on the Peninsula! We create a warm, freindly, and calm atmosphere at our dental office to eliminate fear and anxiety for all ages. Yorkshire Family Dentistry's mission is to make people happy and healthy. We offer employment opportunities that promote professional, personal, and financial growth. Our focus is all on people: our team and our patients. We are clinicians, educators, problem solvers, smilers, and laughers!

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

$25,000 BONUS option | $50–$60/hr+ and bonus opportunities| Flexible Scheduling - Part time, Full time, Temporary | 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

  • Up to $25,000 Bonus — a strong start for your next career move
  • Competitive Pay: $50–$60/hr+ based on experience, performance, and responsibilities
  • 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!

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care for adults and children in a family-focused environment. Collaborate with the dental team to maintain a calm atmosphere and ensure patient health and happiness.

Requirements

Seeking a compassionate and motivated Dental Hygienist passionate about patient care. Candidates should be dedicated to teamwork, innovation, and professional growth.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical DentistryPatient EducationCompassion

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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k 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 · 18 employers

8
<$125k
3
$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

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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
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Work-life snapshot

6.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Dental Hygiene

Living in Yorktown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$394k
Typical market rent
$2,068/mo
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

Up to $25,000 Bonus
Continuing Education Credits
Referral Bonus Opportunities
Access to Cutting-Edge Technology
Flexible Scheduling
401(k) Program