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Lightwave Dental
Cary, North Carolina

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 42m ago · Verified live

Job Description

About Our Practice

Carolinas Dentist in Cary is conveniently located near restaurants, village market shops, and I-40 which makes for an easy commute and plenty of team outings! We are a hardworking, fun, outgoing team, who strive to give our patients the best experience all while maintaining an upbeat, yet relaxing atmosphere.

We are up-to-date on all the latest technology, offer both general and cosmetic dentistry including Invisalign, and sedation for our oral surgeries. We are looking for an energetic team member to join our fast paced, growing practice where we offer dental benefits, health insurance, 401K, and bonuses.

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
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient educationX-ray exposureBlood pressure monitoringArestin applicationOSHA complianceHIPAA complianceBLS certification

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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k 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, 43% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$125kDental Hygienist median $102k (middle half $88k–$114k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in North Carolina210 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings736 in the last 30 days471 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 11 employers
6
<$135k
7
$135k-150k
2
$156k
0
$165k-180k
6
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
57% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Park Dental · Minnetonka, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist Float - East Metro

Park Dental · Minnetonka, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

$60-$88/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

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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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
Bonuses
Professional development opportunities

Living in Cary

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$484k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
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 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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