Dental Hygienist with $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Lightwave Dental; Richmond, West Jenningsville (VA, VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a dedicated dental hygienist to join their team. This role involves performing essential hygiene procedures, educating patients on oral health, and managing a nonsurgical periodontal program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and be committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and education. With a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a respected practice. If you are looking to make a positive impact on patients' lives while advancing your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

401(k) with 4% Matching

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Continuing Education Offered at No Charge

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene certification from an accredited school is required.
• Current hygiene license is mandatory for practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform licensed hygiene procedures and educate patients about oral health.
• Manage nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

Skills

Patient Education

Clinical Hygiene Procedures

Diagnostic X-rays

Sealant Placement

Fluoride Treatments

Education

Dental Hygiene Certification

Tools

Dental Software

Job description

About the Practice

At River Run Dental Spa in Richmond, our dentists are a collection of the best, and we aren’t the only ones who think so. In fact, our dental spa is consistently voted a Richmond favorite by other local dental professionals as well as the general public. We invest in our doctors and staff so that they can continually provide exceptional care for their patients.

Job Description

*We are offering a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Responsibilities

The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

• Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.
• Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered.
• Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.
• Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school.
• Current hygiene license where employed.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
• Experience with dental software.

Benefits Offered

As a key part of our patient care team, our dental hygienists are offered a substantial benefits package that includes health and dental benefits, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with 4% matching, holiday pay and paid time off, CEs offered at no charge, positive work environment, and hygiene culture coaching.

Salary Range

$50-$70

Requisition Number

2025-15064