Dental Hygienist

Wake Forest Dental Arts; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

Paid time off

Continuing education

1:1 hygiene mentorship

Business support

Quality labs

Growth potential

Job summary

Wake Forest Dental Arts is seeking a Part-Time Dental Hygienist to join our team in Wake Forest, NC. This position offers a schedule of Wednesday and Friday, 6:45 am–4:00 pm, with potential expansion to Thursdays in 2027.

The office emphasizes patient care, mentorship, and a supportive practice environment within the Heartland Dental network. As part of a collaborative dental team, you’ll have access to continued education, high-quality supplies, and a stable, growth-oriented workplace with

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in North Carolina.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required).
• CPR Certification.

Skills

CPR Certification

Dental hygiene knowledge

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Job description

Wake Forest Dental Arts is looking for a Part-Time Dental Hygienist to join our team.

Location: 1001 Stadium Dr Ste 120 Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587

Schedule: Wednesday and Friday: 6:45 am- 4 pm, possibility of Thursdays starting in 2027 also.

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors and hygienists are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

Hygienists in CT, MD, NC, NV and WA work for a supported professional corporation (PC) and are not employed by Heartland Dental.

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
• Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

About the Office

Like each Heartland Dental supported office, this practice is unique to the community and patients it serves. Supported by a dedicated practice manager, a highly trained team, and a nationwide network of Heartland Dental professionals, you'll have access to the resources, mentorship, and support needed to grow your career.

Why You'll Love This Office:

• Join a collaborative team that values teamwork, communication, and exceptional patient care.
• Enjoy a welcoming, patient-focused environment where clinical excellence and quality care are top priorities.
• Benefit from the support, stability, and professional development opportunities that come with being part of the Heartland Dental network.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in North Carolinaand an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

• 1 years of clinical experience preferred
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health
• Clinical needs as required by office

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person)periodically throughout the year
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.