Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$50-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day week
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$125k | Dental Hygienist median $127k (middle half $96k–$135k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$113k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Virginia | 174 active | 5,765 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Virginia healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment174 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 692 in the last 30 days | 476 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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