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Lightwave Dental
Gastonia, North Carolina

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

About Our Practice

At CarolinasDentist, we provide exceptional patient care to our patients while creating a funergetic atmosphere for our staff. We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude, good people skills, and great communication. You must have a dedicated work ethic, be punctual, able to multitask, and have dental experience. We are looking for someone that takes initiative and is open and adaptable to change.

Position Summary

The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

Responsibilities

Establish and Maintain Continued Patient Care Relationships

Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered

Perform clinical hygiene functions including but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor

Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed

Qualifications

  • Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school
  • Current hygiene license where employed
  • Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law
  • Experience with dental software

Benefits Offered

  • Competitive Pay: Receive pay that matches your experience and performance.
  • Comprehensive Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind with health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Future Planning: Secure your financial future with our 401k retirement savings plan.
  • Time for You: Paid time off and holidays to recharge.
  • Growth and Learning: Unlock your potential with opportunities for professional development and growth.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EducationDental Hygiene ProceduresBlood Pressure MeasurementAdult and Child ProphylaxisNonsurgical Periodontal TherapyRestorative Treatment AssessmentArestin TreatmentFluoride TreatmentMultitaskingAdaptability

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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k 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, 33% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 16 employers

4
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

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Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

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$60-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/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.

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Living in Gastonia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,501/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
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 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Lightwave Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Woodbridge, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement savings plan
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and growth opportunities