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Wrightsville Dental
Wilmington, North Carolina

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$94K–$98K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

About the Role

Wrightsville Dental in Wilmington, NC is looking for a passionate and skilled Registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing team! This is a fantastic opportunity to provide exceptional patient care in a welcoming, professional environment where your expertise truly makes a difference.

Responsibilities

  • Perform thorough dental cleanings, scaling, and root planing procedures for patients
  • Conduct comprehensive oral health assessments including periodontal charting and screenings
  • Take and review dental X-rays (radiographs) in accordance with practice protocols
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, home care, and preventive strategies
  • Document accurate patient records and treatment notes in the practice management system
  • Collaborate with the dentist and dental team to develop individualized patient treatment plans
  • Administer local anesthesia and apply fluoride or sealant treatments as needed

Requirements

  • Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the state of North Carolina
  • Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Experience with dental practice management software is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal and patient communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care

About Us

Wrightsville Dental is a trusted dental practice proudly serving the Wilmington, NC community with a commitment to exceptional oral health care. Our patients love us for our friendly atmosphere, attention to detail, and personalized approach to dentistry. We foster a supportive team culture where dental professionals are valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work every day.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental CleaningOral Health AssessmentPatient EducationPatient Record DocumentationLocal Anesthesia AdministrationFluoride Application

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 ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k 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, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

How does Wrightsville Dental compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$94k–$98kDental Hygienist median $94k (middle half $88k–$109k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$101k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in North Carolina51 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in North Carolina222 active5,912 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment222 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings772 in the last 30 days438 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. North Carolina figures use all dental hygienists: too few North Carolina Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Wrightsville Dental a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 19 employers
13
<$120k
1
$125k
6
$130k-140k
4
$140k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
42%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist Float

Aspen Dental · Roseville, Minnesota

$68-$73/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist

$68-$72/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

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About Wrightsville Dental

Dentists
Wilmington, North Carolina

Benefits & Perks

Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$390k
Typical market rent
$1,713/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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