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Loveland Dental Group
Cornelius, North Carolina

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50/hr

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Cornelius, NC 28301Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $50.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health Care

  • Dental Hygienist $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Loveland Dental Group is seeking a friendly, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our growing team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about oral health, values patient relationships, and thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to maintaining the supportive, close-knit culture that sets Loveland Dental Group apart. We believe in working hard, supporting one another, continuing to grow, and creating an environment where our teams genuinely enjoy coming to work each day. Our culture is built around teamwork, positivity, purpose, and providing exceptional care to both our patients and each other. You’ll work in a modern, technology-driven office alongside a caring and collaborative team while helping patients improve and maintain their oral health through education and high-quality clinical care.

Responsibilities Perform dental cleanings and periodontal care Take dental radiographs (X-rays) Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care Conduct periodontal and oral health assessments Maintain accurate patient records Support a positive and comfortable patient experience Follow infection control and safety protocols

Benefits

Medical & Vision Insurance Dental Plan Retirement Plan PTO & Paid Holidays Uniform Reimbursement Continuing Education Opportunities About Loveland Dental Loveland Dental is a growing, technology-driven dental organization serving communities throughout North and South Carolina.

Founded by Dr. Jennifer Loveland, the organization was built on a passion for patient care, mentorship, and helping dental professionals grow into successful, confident leaders.

Our culture is rooted in having fun, growing in all ways, moving with purpose, having each other’s backs, and caring deeply for our patients and teams.

As we continue expanding, we remain committed to creating a supportive, family-like environment where our people are empowered with modern technology, opportunities for advancement, and the support needed to do their best work.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Active Dental Hygienist license Strong communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to high-quality patient care Team-oriented with a positive attitude Join Loveland Dental Group and help us continue changing smiles and lives every day

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will perform dental cleanings, periodontal care, and take dental radiographs while educating patients on oral hygiene. They are also responsible for conducting health assessments and maintaining accurate patient records in a clinical setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Dental Hygienist license and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. A commitment to high-quality patient care and a team-oriented, positive attitude are required.

Key Skills

Dental cleaningOral hygiene educationPeriodontal assessmentOral health assessmentPatient record maintenance

Dental Hygiene 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).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 25% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

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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.

Living in Cornelius

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$474k
Typical market rent
$1,806/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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 Loveland Dental Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Cornelius, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical & Vision Insurance
Dental Plan
Retirement Plan
PTO & Paid Holidays
Uniform Reimbursement
Continuing Education Opportunities
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus