Dental Hygienist ( RDH ) | Monday - Thursday

Greater Richmond Dentistry, a well-established private dental practice, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Dental Hygienist to join our patient-centered team on a full-time basis (Monday through Thursday). Our practice is committed to providing ethical, evidence-based, and prevention-focused dental care in a modern, supportive, and collaborative clinical environment.

We are looking for a hygienist who thrives in a fast-paced setting, values teamwork, and is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining the highest professional, clinical, and regulatory standards.

Position Details

• Schedule: Full-Time (Monday–Thursday clinical schedule)
• Location: Chesterfield, VA
• Compensation: Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Benefits: PTO may be offered in accordance with practice policy and employment status

Responsibilities:

Provide preventive and periodontal dental hygiene services consistent with accepted standards of care and the scope of practice established by the Virginia Board of Dentistry. Duties include:

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care for both new and existing patients, including preventive, periodontal, and maintenance visits
• Be comfortable seeing and managing new patient hygiene appointments
• Perform adult and pediatric prophylaxis
• Conduct periodontal charting and periodontal assessments
• Perform scaling and root planing (SRP) when clinically indicated
• Take diagnostic dental radiographs in compliance with Virginia radiology certification requirements
• Apply fluoride treatments and preventive agents
• Provide oral health education and hygiene instruction
• Identify and document oral health conditions, including periodontal disease and caries risk factors
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation
• Follow all infection control and sterilization protocols in accordance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards, CDC infection control guidelines, and Virginia Board of Dentistry regulations
• Ensure HIPAA compliance in all patient communications and records management
• Maintain operatory readiness and collaborate effectively with dentists, dental assistants, and administrative team members to ensure coordinated patient care
• Deliver patient-centered care with professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Active Virginia Dental Hygienist License in good standing
• Radiology certification in accordance with Virginia Board of Dentistry requirements
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Knowledge of periodontal disease management and preventive dentistry
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records and compliance documentation
• Strong communication skills and commitment to patient education
• Professionalism, reliability, and a collaborative team-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage a productive hygiene schedule while maintaining high-quality clinical care

Experience in a private practice setting is required.

Why Join Greater Richmond Dentistry?

• Privately owned, non-corporate practice
• Growing hygiene program — we are expanding to a second hygienist position due to continued patient demand
• Established patient base with consistent demand
• Modern, fully digital clinical environment
• Strong clinical and administrative support team
• Compliance-focused practice aligned with OSHA, HIPAA, CDC, ADA, and Virginia Board of Dentistry standards
• Positive, respectful, and growth-oriented culture
• Opportunity for expanded schedule or long-term growth within the practice