Dental Hygienist
- BLS
Open in 2 locations
River Run Dental posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Virginia
2 openChesapeake, VA (opens on this page)
Posted 1mo ago
Colonial Heights, VA (opens on this page)
Posted 2mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open dental hygienist jobs in Virginia post a median of $54 an hour, the middle half $54–$60, across 33 jobs that state their pay. Dental hygienists employed in Virginia earn a median of $49.50 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Position Summary
The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.
Responsibilities
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
From River Run Dental's job posting for Chesapeake, VA, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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