Dental Hygienist

Overview Dental Hygienist - Bright Now! Dental | Stafford, VA Build Your Career. Make an Impact. Love Where You Work. We are GROWING At Bright Now! Dental in Stafford, VA , supported by Smile Brands, we believe great dentistry starts with great people. We're looking for a passionate Dental Hygienist who wants more than just a job — someone who values patient relationships, takes pride in providing exceptional care, and wants to be part of a team where their skills and contributions truly matter. Here, you'll enjoy the personalized, patient-focused feel of a local dental practice with the resources, technology, and professional development opportunities of a nationally supported organization. Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a recent graduate ready to grow your career, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in your patients' lives while building a career you love. Why You'll Love Working With Us Practice with purpose and autonomy. Use your clinical expertise to provide comprehensive preventive care, educate patients, and help them take control of their oral and overall health. Be valued as a clinical professional. Your knowledge, recommendations, and relationships with patients are essential to delivering exceptional care. Build relationships that last. Get to know your patients, earn their trust, and make a meaningful difference in their long-term health. Grow your skills and confidence. Take advantage of company-paid continuing education, clinical resources, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy the best of both worlds. Experience the welcoming atmosphere of a local practice backed by the stability and support of Smile Brands. Work with a team that cares. Collaborate with dentists and teammates who value communication, teamwork, kindness, and quality patient care. Your Opportunity to Shine As a Dental Hygienist, you'll play an important role in helping patients achieve healthier smiles through preventive care, periodontal assessments, patient education, and personalized treatment recommendations. You’ll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your scope, contribute your clinical expertise, and help create positive dental experiences that keep patients coming back. Find Your Place in Stafford Located in Stafford, Virginia, our Bright Now! Dental office offers an opportunity to build your career in a growing community conveniently situated between Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia. Ready for a career where your skills are valued and your work makes a difference? Join Bright Now! Dental in Stafford and discover what it feels like to be supported, appreciated, and empowered to do what you do best — care for patients. Schedule (days/hours) Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm (Flexible On Days) Responsibilities Deliver high-quality preventive dental hygiene care using evidence-based protocols. Perform appropriate assessments, diagnostics and preventive treatments within your scope of practice. Educate patients on oral hygiene, prevention and the connection between oral and overall health. Build trusting relationships with patients and create a welcoming, judgment-free experience. Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to identify patient needs and personalize treatment. Stay current with dental technologies, instruments and best practices that enhance patient care. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable safety and compliance standards. Qualifications Licensed Dental Hygienist or eligible to become licensed in the state of practice. New graduates are welcome! Current CPR certification. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Passion for patient care, education and prevention. Commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience. A collaborative, positive approach to working with patients and teammates. Compensation $65-$68hr About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off ("PTO"), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth. Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone! Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site. Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. 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