Dental Hygienist

Davis Dental Studios; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist responsible for providing excellent patient care and dental hygiene services. The position offers a supportive environment, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within the team. This role includes maintaining patient relationships, performing clinical hygiene functions, and educating patients about oral health.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

401(k) with 4% matching

Paid time off

Continuing education offered at no charge

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school.
• Current hygiene license where employed.
• Experience with dental software.

Responsibilities

• Perform licensed hygiene procedures and educate patients.
• Manage nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.
• Establish and maintain patient care relationships.

Skills

Patient education

Clinical hygiene functions

Dental software experience

Education

Dental hygiene certification

Current hygiene license

Job description

About the Practice

Our office is an extension of our family, AKA "our home away from home". We are a family-oriented general practice and perform a variety of dental services from fillings to implants. We encourage professional growth and development by offering continuing education curricula for all staff. We have fun working together while taking excellent care of our patients. There is always laughter heard around the office, and great camaraderie. Dr. Davis makes us all feel truly valued and appreciated.

Responsibilities

The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

• Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.
• Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered.
• Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.
• Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school.
• Current hygiene license where employed.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
• Experience with dental software.

Benefits Offered

As a key part of our patient care team, our dental hygienists are offered a substantial benefits package that includes health and dental benefits, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with 4% matching, holiday pay and paid time off, CEs offered at no charge, positive work environment, and hygiene culture coaching.

Salary Range

45-55

Requisition Number

2025-15337