Dental Hygienist
Job Description
Dental 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.
Compensation and Benefits: The Full Picture
No vague salary ranges. No fine print. Here is exactly what this position offers:
Hourly pay ranges from $45–$50 per hour based on experience, with medical coverage available, dental insurance (because a dental hygienist should absolutely have dental coverage), employer-matched 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off for both full-time and part-time employees, flexible scheduling options to fit your life, and employee discounts on dental services for you and your family.
$45–$50 per hour puts this position at the top of the pay range for dental hygienists in the Lynchburg, Forest, and Bedford County area. Add in benefits, flexibility, and a practice that actually values your work, and this is a hard opportunity to beat.
What You Will Do Every Day
This is a clinical dental hygienist role where you are trusted to do what you were trained to do:
Perform thorough dental cleanings, prophylaxis, and scaling and root planning for patients of all ages
Conduct comprehensive oral examinations and patient assessments
Take and interpret dental x-rays (digital radiographs)
Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as clinically indicated
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, home care, and preventive strategies
Maintain accurate, detailed patient records and clinical charting
Follow strict infection control protocols and maintain aseptic technique at all times
Ensure full compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy standards
Utilize dental practice management software (Eaglesoft) for scheduling, charting, and billing workflows
Monitor patient vital signs and conduct thorough periodontal assessments
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 Here
The 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 PTO
A 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 For
This 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 Life
Forest 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 Roads
Top-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
Why Apply Through Frontline Source Group?
Frontline Source Group is a nationwide staffing and executive search firm established in 2004 with 32+ locations across the United States. We are one of America’s premier dental staffing agencies, connecting registered dental hygienists with career-defining opportunities at top practices.
Industry-leading 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the standard 90-day guarantee
Dedicated dental recruiters who understand hygienist compensation, licensing, and practice culture
Confidential job search. Your current employer will never know you are exploring options
No cost to candidates, ever
5.0-star rating on Trustpilot from hundreds of verified reviews
How to Apply
If you are a dental hygienist who wants top pay, real benefits, schedule flexibility, and a practice that respects your expertise, stop looking. Apply now.
Apply today through Frontline Source Group:
Apply Online: www.frontlinesourcegroup.com
Email Your Resume: resume@frtline.com
Call: 877-780-3822
Experienced dental hygienists in Central Virginia are in extremely high demand. This position offers both full-time and part-time flexibility and will fill quickly.
Job Requirements
Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Bill Kasko
Bill Kasko is President and CEO of Frontline Source Group, Inc which is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Established in 2004 Frontline provides Contract, Direct Hire and Executive Search placements for Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Oil/Gas, HR, Administrative/Clerical, Legal, Grocery, Aviation and C Level professional individuals. Frontline has grown from the original location in Dallas to 32 locations in the US. In 2007-2020 The Dallas Business Journal named Frontline the #1 Best Company to Work for and The Dallas Morning News Top 100 Places to work in 2014-2015.
In 2015, Bill was named Small Business CEO of the year in Dallas by the Dallas Morning News. Named to the Inc. 5000 in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2022. Inc Best Workplaces in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Awarded #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for by Staffing Industry Analysts 2014-2016 & 2020. Named finalist in The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For 2016. The SMU School of Business awarded the company the Dallas 100 award for being one of the fastest growing companies in Dallas 2008-2013 and 2019. 2008 the American Staffing Association Staffing Voice Award. Best of Staffing 2011 -2020 by CareerBuilder.com and Inavero based on reviews from Clients and Candidates. Bill also hosted the first all Employment Talk radio show weekly on CBS radio in Dallas and now hosts the popular podcast “People. Process. Service.” Prior to starting Frontline, Bill was the IT Division Director with Robert Half International and Sapphire Technologies.
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