Registered Dental Hygienist

Dentist in Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Scrubs provided

Job summary

Dentist in Asheville is seeking a licensed dental hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care, perform charting and radiographs, and educate patients. You’ll collaborate with the clinical team to ensure exceptional patient experiences and uphold OSHA/HIPAA standards.

This full-time position offers benefits and a supportive practice environment. Requirements include an active NC RDH license, proficiency in periodontal care and dental software, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RDH license.
• Proficiency in periodontal care, assessments, and digital radiographs.
• Experience with dental software (Open Dental, Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar).
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Reliable and punctual, able to manage time efficiently.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and periodontal care including prophies, SRP, perio maintenance, local anesthesia, and nitrous (if certified).
• Perform periodontal charting, radiographs, assessments, and co-diagnosis with the doctor.
• Maintain accurate digital charting and documentation.
• Educate patients on oral health, perio disease, and home care.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure excellent patient experiences.
• Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards.

Skills

Periodontal care proficiency

Digital radiographs

Strong communication

Patient education

Time management

Education

Active NC RDH license

Tools

Open Dental

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Job description

Description

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday–Wednesday, 7:40am–4:30pm (1-hour lunch) and Occasional Fridays 7:40am-1:30pm
• Competitive hourly pay with production bonus opportunities
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays
• Scrubs provided

What You’ll Do

• Provide preventive and periodontal care including prophies, SRP, perio maintenance, local anesthesia, and nitrous (if certified)
• Perform periodontal charting, radiographs, assessments, and co-diagnosis with the doctor
• Maintain accurate digital charting and documentation
• Educate patients on oral health, perio disease, and home care
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure excellent patient experiences
• Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards

Required Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RDH license
• Proficiency in periodontal care, assessments, and digital radiographs
• Experience with dental software (Open Dental, Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar)
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time efficiently
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Experience with DenticonPMS is a plus
• Experience with CBCT, digital scanning, or advanced imaging
• Strong case acceptance and patient motivation skills

If you are a compassionate, growth-minded hygienist looking for a stable, supportive practice, we’d love to consider you for our team.