Dental Hygienist

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life, Accidental Death & Short-Term Di

Job summary

Mt Vernon Center for Dentistry seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team on a part-time basis. The role covers periodontal charting, digital X-rays, prophylaxis, SRP, and fluoride treatments, with a strong focus on patient education and preventive care.

We welcome new graduates and value teamwork, compassionate patient care, and building lasting patient relationships while supporting professional growth.

Qualifications

• Virginia Dental Hygiene License required.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient-focused, compassionate approach.
• Experience providing all facets of dental hygiene care.
• Team-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care and help patients maintain excellent oral health.
• Perform periodontal charting, digital X-rays, prophylaxis, SRP, and fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with patients.

Skills

Periodontal charting

Digital X-rays

Prophylaxis

Scaling and root planing (SRP)

Fluoride treatments

Patient education

Preventive dental hygiene care

Relationship building

Education

Virginia Dental Hygiene License

Job description

Location:

Mt Vernon Center for Dentistry

Registered Dental Hygienist — Join Our Team!

Pay: $60–$65/hour | Part-Time | Monday–Wednesday

We are seeking a motivated, patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join our supportive and collaborative team. This position offers a positive work environment with opportunities for continued professional growth and development. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing exceptional experience, patient care, values teamwork, and is committed to building lasting patient relationships while growing within our organization.

What You’ll Do:

Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care while helping patients achieve and maintain excellent oral health, including:

• Periodontal charting
• Digital X-rays
• Prophylaxis (prophy)
• Scaling and root planing (SRP)
• Fluoride treatments
• Patient education and oral hygiene instruction
• Comprehensive preventive dental hygiene care
• Building strong, trusting relationships with patients

What We’re Looking For

• Virginia Dental Hygiene License required
• New graduates are welcome to apply!
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient-focused, compassionate approach
• Experience providing all facets of dental hygiene care
• A team-oriented attitude
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life, Accidental Death & Short-Term Disability Insurance — at no cost to you
• PTO + Paid Holidays
• Additional insurance options
• HSA/FSA options

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 30-minute unpaid lunch
• 6:45 AM mandatory team huddle

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.

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