Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

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Job Description

Ready to love where you work? At Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, we believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team. We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing Cary West office!

What You’ll Do

  • As a valued RDH on our team, you’ll partner closely with our doctors to help patients achieve healthier smiles and better overall health. Your role will include:
  • Providing exceptional preventive and periodontal care
  • Performing cleanings, polishing, and periodontal maintenance
  • Taking digital radiographs and vital signs
  • Conducting oral cancer screenings and periodontal charting
  • Educating patients on oral hygiene and home care
  • Applying sealants and fluoride treatments
  • Reviewing treatment plans and helping patients feel informed and comfortable
  • Maintaining accurate electronic records
  • Supporting a collaborative and positive office environment
  • Schedule Expectations
  • Must be available by 7:40 AM (office opens at 8:00 AM)
  • If you’re looking for a practice where you can grow professionally, feel appreciated, and truly make a difference in patients’ lives every day — we’d love to connect with you!
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active North Carolina Dental Hygienist license
  • Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
  • Excellent communication and patient care skills
  • Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
  • Dependable, detail-oriented, and compassionate
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply!
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan with matching
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Employer-paid short-term disability
  • Ancillary insurance options; long-term disability, hospital indemnity

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will provide preventive and periodontal care, including cleanings, radiographs, and oral cancer screenings. They will also educate patients on oral hygiene and maintain accurate electronic health records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active North Carolina Dental Hygienist license and have graduated from an accredited Dental Hygiene program. Strong communication skills and a compassionate, team-oriented mindset are required.

Key Skills

Preventive careDental cleaningsVital signs monitoringPatient educationSealant applicationFluoride treatmentElectronic records managementTeamwork

Dentistry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dental Hygienist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)420 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in North Carolina203 active5,776 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment203 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry

Medical Practices
Cary, North Carolina
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with matching
Continuing education opportunities
Employer-paid short-term disability
Ancillary insurance options

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.