Job Summary: Dental Hygienist – Chesapeake, VAA growing dental practice in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to provide high-quality preventive and periodontal care in a supportive, patient-centered environment. The role is open to both experienced hygienists and early-career clinicians who are eager to learn and grow.Key Highlights:Location: Chesapeake, VASchedule: Full-time, in personPay: $50–$58/hour, based on experienceBonuses: Individual hygiene and practice performance bonusesSign-on bonus: Available for qualified candidatesLicense: Virginia dental hygiene license required or in processBenefits: Health, vision, dental, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) match, continuing education, and professional developmentThe ideal candidate is patient-focused, dependable, organized, collaborative, and committed to clinical excellence, with an interest in contributing to a growing hygiene department and improving patient care and retention.

Responsibilities

As a Dental Hygienist, you will provide exceptional patient care while partnering with practice leadership and the clinical team to:

• Deliver high-quality preventive and periodontal care.

• Educate patients on oral health, recommended treatment, and long-term wellness.

• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation.

• Support consistent hygiene workflows, protocols, and scheduling standards.

• Promote strong communication and collaboration between hygiene, doctors, and the administrative/business team.

• Help strengthen patient retention, reappointment, and preventive-care compliance.

• Identify opportunities to improve the patient experience and support practice operations.

• Contribute to a strong, scalable, successful, and rewarding hygiene department.

• Support team growth and help build effective hygiene systems and processes.

Ideal Candidate

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have strong clinical dental hygiene experience and a commitment to quality patient care.

• Are confident educating patients and supporting comprehensive treatment.

• Communicate clearly and work effectively across clinical and administrative teams.

• Are dependable, organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.

• Enjoy contributing to strong systems, workflows, and team processes.

• Take initiative and bring forward ideas that strengthen patient care and team performance.

• Are energized by growth and enjoy being part of a developing practice.

• Value being a respected clinical partner whose expertise shapes patient care, prevention, and long-term wellness.

• Are comfortable working in an environment where flexibility, initiative, and problem-solving are valued.

Compensation &

• $50-$58per hour, based on experience

• Individual hygiene bonus eligibility

• Practice performance bonus eligibility

• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates

Benefits

• Health, vision, and supplemental insurance options

• Employer-provided dental benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Continuing education and professional development support

• Supportive operations team and practice leadership

• Employee discount

• Life insurance

• Professional development assistance