Dental Hygienist

NOW HIRINGDental Hygienist Forest, Virginia Full-Time or Part-Time, Flexible Schedule Great Hygienists Deserve Great Practices. This Is One of Them. You already know the difference between a dental practice that treats hygienists like assembly-line workers and one that treats you like the licensed healthcare professional you are. This posting is for the second kind. A well-established dental practice in Forest, Virginia is hiring a Dental Hygienist who is passionate about patient care, respected for clinical expertise, and ready to work in an environment where quality comes first. Full-time and part-time options are available with a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay between $45 and $50 per hour, and a benefits package that most dental offices in the Lynchburg area simply cannot match.

This is a practice where your clinical judgment matters. You are not just cleaning teeth on a timer. You are a healthcare provider delivering individualized care to every patient in your chair. The Practice: Why Hygienists Stay HereThe dental hygienist shortage is real. Practices across Virginia are struggling to hire because they offer low pay, no flexibility, and treat hygienists as replaceable. This practice takes the opposite approach: Competitive top-of-market pay at $45–$50 per hour Flexible scheduling with both full-time and part-time options A supportive clinical team that respects your scope of practice Modern dental technology including digital radiography and Eaglesoft practice management Benefits that are increasingly rare for dental hygienists: health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k) match, and PTOA patient base that values their oral health and keeps appointments Translation: This is a practice that understands if they want to attract and keep great hygienists, they need to offer more than a chair and a scaler. They have built an environment where you can do your best clinical work and have a life outside the operatory. Who This Practice Is Looking ForThis is not an entry-level position. The ideal candidate is an experienced, licensed dental hygienist who takes pride in patient outcomes: Active Virginia dental hygienist license (RDH) or ability to obtain one before start date Minimum of 2+ years of clinical dental hygiene experience preferred Strong patient assessment skills including vital signs monitoring and periodontal evaluation Knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization protocols, and infection control best practices Familiarity with dental practice management software, ideally Eaglesoft Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy protection Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate and motivate patients Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration certification Must be able to commute to or relocate to Forest, Virginia The Location: Forest, Virginia — Small-Town Living, Big Quality of LifeForest is a thriving community in Bedford County, Virginia, just minutes from Lynchburg and the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you are looking for an affordable, beautiful place to build a career and a life, Forest checks every box: Located in the heart of Central Virginia with easy access to Lynchburg, Bedford, and the Blue Ridge Parkway Significantly lower cost of living compared to Northern Virginia, Richmond, or Hampton RoadsTop-rated schools and a family-friendly community Outdoor recreation year-round: hiking, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, and skiing within driving distance The Smith Mountain Lake area is minutes away, one of Virginia's most popular lake destinations A growing local economy with new restaurants, shops, and development