Dental Hygienist: Patient Care, Treatment Plans & Growth

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k)

Hygiene bonus

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Charlotte, NC seeks a dedicated dental hygienist. You will deliver prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, radiographs, exams, and patient education with a focus on care and comfort.

Join a supportive team, use Denticon, discuss treatment options and financing, maintain infection control, and schedule the next recare visit. New graduates welcome; active license required. Competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and 401(k) available.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
• Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at visits.
• Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
• Educate patients on oral health and explain the rationale for care.
• Co-diagnose with the dentist and build treatment plans.
• Present treatment plans chairside and discuss needs and rationale.
• Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and financing options with patients.
• Administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted.
• Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies.
• Schedule the next recare visit for patients.
• Document accurately in the patient record.
• Maintain operatory and follow OSHA/infection control standards.

Skills

Reliability

Presence

Team first

Clinical ownership

Patient connection

Money conversations

Professional image

Education

Active dental hygiene license

CPR/BLS certification

Local anesthesia certification

New graduates welcome

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Charlotte, NC seeks a dedicated dental hygienist. You will deliver prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, radiographs, exams, and patient education with a focus on care and comfort.

Join a supportive team, use Denticon, discuss treatment options and financing, maintain infection control, and schedule the next recare visit. New graduates welcome; active license required. Competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and 401(k) available.