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Guardian Dentistry Partners
Waxhaw, North Carolina

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistNo weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Thursday

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Job Description

Location: Waxhaw Dental Center

Waxhaw Dental Center in Waxhaw, NC is seeking a Dental Hygienist to work Tuesday-Thursday from 8am-5pm.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our dental practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality dental care and ensuring patient comfort during their visits. Established patient base with experienced providers looking for the right fit.

Duties

  • Perform thorough dental cleanings and periodontal therapy for patients.
  • Assess patients' oral health by taking vital signs and conducting detailed patient assessments.
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Stay updated on advancements in dental hygiene practices and technologies.
  • Just a few reasons to consider us!
  • Established family-oriented practice that has gained the trust of our patients
  • Strong collaboration with your Dentists and team
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Competitive hourly rate

Requirements

  • Valid Dental Hygienist license in the state of North Carolina.
  • Proficiency in medical coding related to dental procedures is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of anatomy as it relates to oral health.
  • Experience with general dentistry practices is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment.

If you are passionate about promoting oral health and providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Dental Hygienist in our practice.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status.

We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will perform thorough dental cleanings and periodontal therapy while assessing patients' oral health. They are also responsible for educating patients on proper oral hygiene and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.

Key Skills

Dental cleaningPatient assessmentOral hygiene educationAnatomy knowledge

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Guardian Dentistry Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $102k (middle half $92k–$114k)67 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in North Carolina46 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in North Carolina228 active5,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment228 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings241 in the last 30 days191 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. North Carolina figures use all dental hygienists: too few North Carolina Dentistry postings state pay.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Guardian Dentistry Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Miami
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K Retirement Plan
Competitive hourly rate

Living in Waxhaw

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k
Typical market rent
$2,626/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
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 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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