Dental Hygienist

CarolinasDentist; Spring Lake (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a dedicated dental hygienist to join their compassionate team in Spring Lake. In this role, you will perform essential hygiene procedures, educate patients on oral health, and manage non-surgical periodontal programs. You will be part of a supportive environment that values patient care and professional development. With a focus on personalized treatment plans, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' smiles and overall health. Join a team that prioritizes excellence in dental care and fosters a positive work culture.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

401(k) with 4% Matching

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Positive Work Environment

Hygiene Culture Coaching

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene certification from an accredited dental hygiene school required.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS training as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Perform licensed hygiene procedures and educate patients on oral health.
• Establish patient care relationships and document health history.

Skills

Patient Education

Clinical Hygiene Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

Dental Hygiene Certification

Tools

Dental Software

Job description

About the Practice:

At CarolinasDentist in Spring Lake, we care for our patients the way we’d want our own families to be treated. From the moment our patients first walk through our door to admiring the beautiful smile in the mirror when they leave, we make our patients feel comfortable, unique and compassionately cared for. Our dedicated team in Spring Lake offers personalized treatment plans designed to meet our patients' specific dental needs. Our highly trained and skilled dental clinicians at CarolinasDentist stay up to date on the latest advancements in dental care to ensure our patients enjoy excellent oral health and wear a beautiful smile for a lifetime.

Responsibilities:

1. The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.
2. Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.
3. Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered.
4. 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.
5. Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.

Qualifications:

1. Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school.
2. Current hygiene license where employed.
3. Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
4. 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: 40-50
Requisition Number: 2025-15029