Dental Hygienist

DentalNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$70/hr

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Job Description

Location: Fairfax Dental Esthetics

$65–$70/hour + Excellent Benefits + Modern Technology + Work-Life Balance

Join the team at Fairfax Dental Esthetics, where advanced dentistry meets compassionate patient care. Our growing practice is committed to delivering personalized, state-of-the-art dental care in a welcoming environment.

We pride ourselves on giving our hygienists the time, technology, and support they need to provide exceptional care—not rush through appointments. Our office offers comprehensive family, cosmetic, restorative, and preventive dentistry with a strong focus on patient relationships and clinical excellence.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • 1-hour hygiene appointments
  • 90-minute new patient appointments

Modern, Technology-driven Practice Featuring

iTero Scanner

  • CBCT
  • Dental Laser
  • Cavitron
  • VELscope
  • Supportive doctors and team members who value your expertise
  • Patient-centered care with a focus on education and prevention

Schedule: Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  • Tuesday: Off
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Fairfax Dental Esthetics, and 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Tysons Dental Esthetics (alternating)
  • Enjoy a schedule that provides a consistent work-life balance with a dedicated day off during the week.
  • $65–$70 per hour, based on experience and qualifications + $7,500 Sign on Bonus

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer paid)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • HSA/FSA Options
  • Additional Voluntary Insurance Options

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive dental hygiene procedures
  • Conduct periodontal charting and assessments
  • Take diagnostic radiographs
  • Provide prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance
  • Perform scaling and root planing (SRP)
  • Administer fluoride treatments
  • Educate patients on oral health and home care
  • Collaborate with doctors to develop and support treatment plans
  • Deliver an outstanding patient experience at every visit

Qualifications

Active Virginia Dental Hygiene License (New graduates and hygienists awaiting Virginia licensure are encouraged to apply.)

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience providing comprehensive dental hygiene care, including:
  • Perio charting
  • Digital X-rays
  • Prophylaxis
  • Scaling & Root Planing (SRP)
  • Patient education
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Positive attitude and commitment to patient-centered care
  • Team-oriented mindset

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're looking for a practice that values quality care, modern technology, and a supportive team culture, we'd love to meet you!

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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status.

We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planning

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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k 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, 3% are remote, 33% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Guardian Dentistry Partners a 6.1 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 23 employers

11
<$100k
8
$100k-115k
5
$115k-130k
6
$130k-145k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$75/hr
#2

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Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist (RDH)$10,000 Sign On Bonus!

$60-$65/hr
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
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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Living in Fairfax

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$687k
Typical market rent
$2,472/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Guardian Dentistry Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Miami
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer paid)
Paid Time Off