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Waynesboro Family Dentistry
Waynesboro, Virginia

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day week

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Job Description

Dental Hygienist (RDH) | Waynesboro Family Dentistry, Waynesboro, VA | Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm

Four-day week, done by 4pm. No weekends.

Waynesboro Family Dentistry is hiring a registered dental hygienist for our family practice. You’ll work with two dentists: Dr. Jordan Wiley, who places a strong emphasis on preventive dentistry and patient communication, and Dr. Emily Groff, who especially enjoys treating children.

Our in-house wellness plan includes a dedicated periodontal plan built around 3- and 4-month perio maintenance, so perio patients have a clear path to staying on schedule.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide prophylaxis, scaling and root planing (SRP), and periodontal maintenance for patients of all ages
  • Review medical and dental histories and perform oral health and oral cancer screenings
  • Take X-rays and digital radiographs
  • Apply preventive treatments such as sealants and fluoride
  • Educate patients on home care and prevention
  • Document treatment and collaborate with the dentists on treatment planning

What You’ll Bring

  • Active Virginia dental hygiene license
  • Comfort treating both children and adults
  • Clear, patient-friendly communication
  • Professionalism and a team-first approach

Pay and Benefits

  • Pay range $50 - $60 per hour, paid bi-weekly.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Monthly bonus
  • + more!

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will provide preventive and periodontal treatments, including scaling, root planing, and oral health screenings. They will also educate patients on home care and collaborate with dentists on comprehensive treatment planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Virginia dental hygiene license and possess the ability to treat both children and adults. Strong communication skills and a professional, team-oriented approach are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oral health screeningOral cancer screeningDigital radiographyFluoride applicationPatient education

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 ~$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).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$125kDental Hygienist median $127k (middle half $96k–$135k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$113k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Virginia174 active5,765 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusVirginia healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment174 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings692 in the last 30 days476 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 16 employers
8
<$130k
8
$130k-150k
2
$156k
6
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
65% this job
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$88/hr
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$60-$88/hr
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$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

$60-$88/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No weekends

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Monthly Bonus

Living in Waynesboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$309k
Typical market rent
$1,398/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
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.

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