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Dental Hygienist

Communityfirstdental·Sterling, Virginia

$40 - $43/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 9 days ago
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About the role

Perform professional dental cleanings, periodontal assessments, and digital X-rays while educating patients on oral hygiene. Maintain sanitized treatment rooms and collaborate with the dentist to execute treatment plans and manage patient records.

Role Overview

Are you a skilled dental hygienist who thrives in a patient-first environment? Our modern, patient-centered dental practice is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist who combines clinical expertise with exceptional patient care. If you're focused, compassionate, and committed to delivering the best possible care, we would love to meet you!

About Us

  • At Community First Dental, we make every visit feel easy, comfortable, and stress-free whether its been months or years. We offer modern, personalized dental services from compassionate family dentistry and anxiety-free treatments for all ages to same-day emergency care, root canals, and cosmetic options. With cutting-edge technology like AI-designed Veneers and Implant Crowns and a serene, modern office, we deliver accessible care with zero judgment, so patients can feel right at home, every time.
  • Key
  • Responsibilities
  • Clinical
  • Care
  • Excellence: Perform professional dental cleanings (scaling and polishing), periodontal assessments, fluoride treatments, and sealant applications.
  • Patient
  • Education &
  • Comfort: Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment care; ensure patients are comfortable and understand the procedures.
  • X-Ray &
  • Screening: Take digital X-rays, assess patient health, and collaborate with the dentist on treatment planning.
  • Treatment &
  • Scheduling
  • Support: Assist with the preparation and execution of treatment plans, guide patients through follow-up appointments, and help with scheduling.
  • Workflow &
  • Organization: Ensure treatment rooms are well-prepared, sanitized, and stocked with necessary tools; maintain accurate patient records in the practice management system (PMS).
  • Compliance &
  • Safety: Uphold infection control protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA/CDC standards.
  • Growth
  • Mindset: Be open to learning new techniques, receive constructive feedback, and collaborate with the team to improve processes.

Qualifications

Current dental hygiene certification (preferably U.S.-based). Strong experience in performing cleanings, scaling, and patient education. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with patients and help guide them toward completing treatment. Familiarity with digital X-rays, dental software, sterilization protocols, and charting. Organized, punctual, and efficientable to manage time effectively while delivering great patient care.

What We Offer

A supportive, growth-oriented practice where your development matters. Hands-on mentorship and training (cross-training opportunities within front office and treatment coordination). A culture that values authenticity, patient care, and continuous improvement. Opportunities to expand responsibilities based on performance. Schedule & Compensation Job Type: Part-time Expected Hours: 20-30 hours/week Pay Rate: $40- $43 per hour + profit sharing Location: In person If you're passionate about oral health, patient care, and growing your career, apply today! Together, well create outstanding experiences, one smile at a time.

Requirements

Requires a current dental hygiene certification and strong experience in clinical cleanings and patient education. Candidates must be proficient with dental software, digital X-rays, and sterilization protocols.

  • professional certificate
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Time Management
  • Patient Education
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Treatment Planning
  • Charting
  • Infection Control
  • Dental Cleaning
  • Fluoride Treatments
  • Sterilization Protocols
  • Digital X-rays
  • Patient Record Management
  • Sealant Applications
  • CDC Standards
  • Periodontal Assessments
  • Scaling and Polishing

Benefits

  • Profit Sharing
  • Training
  • Hands-on Mentorship
  • Cross-training Opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$40 - $43/hr
Location
Sterling, Virginia
Posted
Jul 19, 2026
Application
Employer website
CO

Hiring organization

Communityfirstdental

We offer modern, personalized dental services from compassionate family dentistry and anxiety-free treatments for all ages to same-day emergency care, root canals, and cosmetic options. With cutting-edge technology like AI-designed Veneers and Implant Crowns and a serene, modern...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryDentists
TypeSelf-Owned
Size2-10 employees
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In Virginia, dental hygienist openings are often driven by ongoing patient demand in general and specialty dental practices, making licensed candidates with current CPR/BLS especially relevant. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong clinical hygiene skills, clear patient communication, and readiness to work under state licensure requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Virginia license status and CPR/BLS before applying.

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