Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$45-$55/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Lightwave Dental as a Dental Hygienist – Full Benefits, $93K-$114K in Arden, NC, US. About Our Practice Come join us at CarolinasDentist in Asheville where we provide positively-different dentistry! We are a hardworking, fun, outgoing team, who strive to give our patients the best experience all while maintaining an upbeat, yet relaxing atmosphere.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $55/hour.
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Professional development opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Lightwave Dental as a Dental Hygienist – Full Benefits, $93K-$114K.
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients on oral health, and managing the nonsurgical periodontal program. They will also perform clinical functions such as taking x-rays, recording vitals, and applying preventative treatments.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a dental hygiene certification from an accredited school and possess a current hygiene license. Additionally, they are required to maintain annual training in OSHA, HIPAA, BLS, and infection control.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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, 18% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
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