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Wrightsville Dental
Wilmington, North Carolina

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Top 25% in Dental HygieneFull-Time

Listed compensation

$93,600 - $97,760

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

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

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 Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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).

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

8
<$125k
3
$125k-135k
6
$135k-145k
2
$146k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
44%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$62/hr - $77/hr
#2

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$60-$75/hr
#3

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$65-$75/hr
#4

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$45 - $70/hr
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dental Hygiene

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k
Typical market rent
$1,706/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Wrightsville Dental

Dentists
Wilmington, North Carolina

Benefits & Perks

Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off