Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Raleigh; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Monthly hygiene bonus

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry seeks a skilled dental hygienist who delivers clinical excellence, connects with patients, and supports the team daily. You will benefit from a full schedule, a supportive doctor group, and time/tools to provide outstanding care.

You will conduct prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, radiographs, and patient education, while co-diagnosing with the dentist and presenting plans chairside in plain language. Excellence in patient financing discussions is valued.

Qualifications

• Active dental hygiene license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Local anesthesia certification (required/preferred).
• New graduates welcome.
• Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing is a plus.
• Experience with Denticon practice management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
• Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at every visit.
• Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
• Educate patients on oral health and explain the "why" behind care.
• Co-diagnose with dentist and build plans for periodontal/restorative care.
• Present treatment plans chairside in plain language.
• Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and financing options with patients.
• Administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted.
• Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies.
• Ensure next recare visit is scheduled; document accurately in records.
• Maintain operatory and follow OSHA and infection control standards.

Skills

Dental hygiene license

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Denticon

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a hygienist who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and is someone the team can count on every day. You will have a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care.

What you will do

• Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing


• Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at every appropriate visit


• Take and review radiographs and intraoral images


• Educate patients on their oral health and explain the \"why\" behind recommended care


• Co-diagnose with the dentist and build treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care


• Present treatment plans chairside, explaining what the patient needs and why, in plain language


• Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients, helping them say yes to care while the clinical conversation is still fresh


• Administer local anesthesia [where certified and permitted by state]


• Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies


• Make sure each patient leaves with their next recare visit scheduled


• Document accurately and completely in the patient record


• Maintain your operatory and follow OSHA and infection control standards

What we need from you

• Reliability. Regular, predictable, on-time attendance is an essential function of this job. When a hygienist is out, a full day of patients loses their care.


• Presence. You are engaged and focused on the patient in your chair.


• A good attitude. You stay positive and professional on busy days and take feedback well.


• Team first. You communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and the front desk, and you help the whole office succeed.


• Clinical ownership. You diagnose and treat periodontal disease by the standard of care, not by what is easiest.


• Patient connection. You build trust, explain clearly, and are comfortable recommending treatment. Patients accept care when it comes from the clinician they trust.


• Comfort with money conversations. You can talk about cost and financing clearly and confidently, without pressure and without handing it off.


• Professional presentation. We hold a high standard for personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs every shift.

Qualifications

• Active state dental hygiene license in good standing


• Current CPR/BLS certification


• Local anesthesia certification [required / preferred]


• New graduates welcome [if applicable]


• Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing is a plus


• Experience with Denticon practice management software is a plus

Physical requirements

The following are essential to this role and must be met with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Sit for extended periods in a clinical operator position


• Bend, lean, and reach over patients repeatedly throughout the day


• Use both hands with fine motor control and sustained grip for scaling and instrumentation


• Perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements for the length of each appointment


• See clearly at close range, including small detail, depth, and color


• Hear and speak clearly to communicate with patients and the care team while masked


• Lift and carry supplies and equipment up to [25] pounds


• Wear required protective equipment for the full shift


• Work with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials, following safety protocols


• Maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene standards appropriate for close patient contact, including avoiding strong odors and fragrances

Our hiring process

• A quick conversation with our Talent Team, then an office visit to meet the team


• We contact prior employers for references, and we verify licensure with the state board


• Offers are contingent on satisfactory reference, license, and background checks


• New team members complete a 90-day introductory period

What we offer

Competitive hourly pay / monthly hygiene bonus / medical, dental, vision / PTO / 401(k)