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Kids Dental Brands
Greenville, North Carolina

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$45/hr

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Job Description

Greenville Kids Dental is proud to be part of Kids Dental Brands, a growing network of pediatric dental and orthodontic practices. Each local office maintains its unique identity while being supported by the shared resources, culture, and mission of our larger organization.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Hygienist to join our upbeat team of professionals. At Kids Dental Brands, our hygienists do more than clean teeth. They play a critical role in helping children build healthy habits, gain confidence, and develop positive lifelong relationships with dental care. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to educate patients, partner with families, and make a lasting impact on children's oral health.

We're looking for a clinician who is passionate about patient education, preventative care, and creating positive experiences that help children feel comfortable and confident in the dental office. If you're seeking a supportive team, meaningful patient relationships, and the opportunity to truly make a difference, we'd love to meet you.

  • Why You’ll Love It Here
  • A bright, modern, kid-focused office designed for fun and efficiency
  • The latest dental technology paired with a compassionate care approach
  • A team culture that celebrates growth, teamwork, and recognition
  • Real career pathways. Advance your skills and grow into leadership roles
  • The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families in your community

Health coverage, 401(K) retirement plan, PTO, paid holidays, and wellness days to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance

  • What You’ll Do
  • Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, seating, draping, and soothing patient
  • Record observations about the child’s dental health, including notes on any infections or other problems that may require attention
  • Examine gums to assess levels of periodontal disease
  • Maintain instrumentation by sterilizing and sharpening instruments
  • Applying fluorides and other dental decay prevention agents
  • Provide quality patient care and education regarding tooth and gum care
  • Position Requirements
  • Associate's degree from an accredited Dental Hygiene program
  • Active North Carolina Dental Hygiene license

$40 - $45 an hour

Join Our Mission

Be part of something bigger. Help us deliver on our mission that every child, regardless of family income, deserves access to high-quality dental care in a fun, welcoming environment.

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Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist will prepare patients for treatment, record dental health observations, and perform clinical procedures such as cleaning and fluoride application. They are also responsible for educating patients and families on oral hygiene to promote long-term dental health.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate's degree from an accredited dental hygiene program. An active North Carolina dental hygiene license is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Periodontal assessmentSterilizationClinical documentationPediatric dental care

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 30% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 25 employers

10
<$105k
7
$105k-120k
6
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75/hr
#2

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$65-$75/hr
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$65-$70/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Greenville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$238k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Greenville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health coverage
401(K) retirement plan
PTO
Paid holidays
Wellness days