Dental Hygienist

Dr. Juan Carrillo/Soothing Dental Care; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Vacation leave

Holiday pay

Bonus based on production

Paid time off

Job summary

Soothing Dental Care in Richmond, VA is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join a patient-focused practice. The hygienist will perform full-scope hygiene, including prophylaxis, fluoride, sealants, and patient education, while maintaining excellent charting and documentation in Eaglesoft.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, efficient scheduling, and collaboration with the dentist to deliver preventive and periodontal therapy.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia Dental Hygiene license and anesthesia certification.
• RDH credentials and licensure in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough preventive dental care including prophylaxis, fluoride, sealants, and patient education.
• Perform periodontal charting and support periodontal therapy (Scaling and Root planing, Laser) as needed.
• Capture high-quality digital X-rays and use clinical technology to support care.
• Create a calm, comfortable experience for patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with the dentist to identify treatment needs and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Periodontal charting

Prophylaxis

Patient education

Digital radiography

Local anesthesia

Communication

Eaglesoft

Tools

Eaglesoft

Job description

Elevate Your Dental Hygienist Career in a Supportive, Patient-Focused Richmond Practice

As a Dental Hygienist at Dr. Juan Carrillo/Soothing Dental Care, you can build meaningful patient relationships while practicing the full scope of Dental Hygiene in a respected, close-knit setting. Thisopportunity in Richmond, Virginia offers an exceptional combination of competitive hourly pay, strong benefits, dedicated one-hour hygiene appointments, and the chance to make a visible difference in patients’ oral health every day. If you are a Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH, who values quality care over rushed production, this is a rewarding place to grow. This is an established practice for more than 20 yrs.

What You Will Do:

• Provide thorough preventive dental care, including dental prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, patient education, and personalized oral hygiene guidance.
• Perform accurate periodontal charting, assess periodontal health, and support periodontal therapy such as Scaling and Root planing and Laser treatment.
• Capture high-quality digital X-rays and use clinical technologiesto support comprehensive patient care.
• Create a calm, comfortable experience for patients of all ages.
• Work closely with the dentist to identify treatment needs, communicate findings clearly, and help patients understand the value of preventive and restorative care.
• Maintain complete, accurate clinical documentation in Eaglesoft while following infection-control, safety, and patient privacy standards.

Requirements:

• Hold an active Virginia Dental Hygiene license and Anethesia Certification.

Clinical Skills:

• Strong experience with periodontal charting, prophylaxis, periodontal disease management, and patient education.
• Communicationwith warmth and professionalism, helping patients feel informed, respected, and at ease.
• Organized, dependable, and able to keep appointments moving smoothly without sacrificing attention to patient.
• Experience with digital radiography and local anesthesia.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Earn a competitive hourly rate of $58 to $63 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Enjoy health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), vacation leave, holiday pay, bonus based on production and paid time off.

About the Company:

Soothing Dental Care is a dental practice in Richmond, Virginia, providing Comprehensive Dental services including preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry for patients of all ages. This is a solo practice with one hygienist, where the hygienist sees eight patients per day for one hour each. It is a fast-paced practice, but patients still receive dedicated time for their hygiene and treatment. You will appreciate working in an environment where your clinical expertise matters, your patient relationships are valued, and quality care remains at the center of every appointment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dr. Juan Carrillo/Soothing Dental Care is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on skills, qualifications, experience, and business needs.