Hygienist

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (90+)

401(k) Employer Contribution (90+ days

Quarterly Performance Bonus

Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Fridays Off

Volunteer opportunities with SmileSqud

Team events & prizes

Birthday & work anniversary surprises

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lane & Associates Family Dentistry in Winston-Salem, NC is hiring a Dental Hygienist to support long-term oral health and provide preventive care. You will work under the dentist's supervision and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure exceptional patient experiences.

You will educate patients on oral health, perform hygiene procedures, and lead recall and preventive maintenance programs while maintaining a clean, organized environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program with CEU certifications.
• Current state licensure in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to lift 15-20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, disinfect, and stock the treatment room for each appointment.
• Update patient health histories, take blood pressure, and gather visit info.
• Educate patients on oral health needs, options, and outcomes.
• Provide STM and customize home-care plans for periodontal patients.
• Collaborate to maintain clean, organized treatment and lab areas.
• Document patient histories, treatment notes, and feedback.
• Perform hygiene procedures: prophylaxis, scaling, sealants, polishing, fluoride.
• Oversee non-surgical periodontal therapy programs.
• Expose digital radiographs.
• Lead preventive maintenance and recall systems with hygiene assistant.
• Maintain inventory in hygiene rooms.
• Sterilize periodontal instruments.
• Work independently with recurring tasks.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and safety policies.
• Support office by earning 5-star Google reviews through exceptional experiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning & time management

Digital systems

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Dental Hygiene Program

Tools

Digital radiographs

Job description

Now Hiring : Dental Hygienist - Winston-Salem

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team! In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting our patients’ long-term oral health, providing preventive care, and creating a positive, welcoming experience at every visit. You’ll work under general supervision from the dentist and collaborate closely with our clinical team to ensure exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Prepare, disinfect, and fully stock the treatment room for each appointment.
• Update patient health histories, take blood pressure, and gather visit information.
• Educate patients about their oral health needs, treatment options, and long-term outcomes.
• Provide Soft Tissue Management (STM) and customize home-care plans for periodontal patients.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to maintain clean, organized, and professional treatment and lab areas.
• Document patient conditions, medical/dental histories, treatment notes, and patient feedback.
• Perform hygiene treatment procedures, including prophylaxis, scaling, sealants, coronal polishing, and fluoride applications.
• Manage and oversee non-surgical periodontal therapy programs.
• Expose digital radiographs.
• Lead the preventive maintenance program and partner with the hygiene assistant on recall systems.
• Maintain inventory control in hygiene rooms.
• Sharpen and sterilize periodontal instruments.
• Work independently with recurring and routine tasks.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and company safety policies.
• Support the office by helping earn 5-star Google reviews through exceptional patient experiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated excellence in planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in computer and digital systems
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Consistently maintains a professional, patient-focused demeanor and delivers compassionate care.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from a two-to-four-year accredited Dental Hygiene Program with CEU certifications.
• Current state licensure in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to lift 15-20 lbs.

Why You'll Love Working Here!

• Competitive pay!
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (after 90 days!) – Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, FSA & more!
• 401(k) Employer Contribution Plan (after 90 days!)
• Quarterly Performance Bonus Opportunities!
• Paid Treatment Coordinator Training Class!
• Employee Assistance Program!
• Uniform Allowance!
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays!
• OFF on Fridays!
• Volunteer opportunities with our Smile Squad to earn awesome prizes!
• Fun team events, giveaways & social campaigns year-round!
• Birthday and Work Anniversary surprises sent directly from our owners!
• Employee discounts at major retailers!
• and so much more!