Dental Hygienist (Future Opportunities in the Triad)

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is growing, and we’re always looking to connect with Registered Dental Hygienists across the Triad area who are passionate about patient care and looking for a supportive, team-focused environment.

If you’re open to exploring new opportunities now or in the future, we’d love to connect and learn more about what you’re looking for in your next role.

Typical schedule options include: Monday–Thursday, 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday, 7:45 AM – 2:00 PM (varies by location)

Let’s connect and see what could be a fit for you in the Triangle!

Position Summary

The Dental Hygienist works closely with our dentists to support the oral health needs of our patients. This role focuses on delivering preventative and periodontal care, promoting patient education, and maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence in a team-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform dental cleanings, periodontal maintenance, and preventative care
  • Conduct patient screenings, including medical history review and periodontal charting
  • Take dental radiographs for diagnostic purposes
  • Provide oral cancer screenings
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene, home care, and disease prevention
  • Accurately document patient care in electronic records
  • Review and explain treatment plans and associated fees with patients
  • Communicate patient conditions and concerns with the dentist
  • Maintain operatory cleanliness and sterilization standards
  • Support team operations and assist with additional duties as needed
  • Current Dental Hygienist license in the state of North Carolina
  • Completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene program (Associate’s degree or certificate required)
  • Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and patient education skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Reliable, punctual, and professional
  • Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and compliance standards
  • Flexible, positive, and team-oriented approach

Why Join Us?

  • Modern, patient-centered practice offering a full range of dental services
  • Supportive, team-oriented environment where hygiene is valued
  • Opportunity to build strong patient relationships and make a meaningful impact
  • Consistent, full-time schedule with work-life balance

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Dental Hygienist license in North Carolina and have completed an accredited Dental Hygiene program. Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are required.

Key Skills

Electronic records documentationTreatment planningTeam collaboration

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 50 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 26 employers

8
<$100k
11
$100k-120k
6
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr
#2

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Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

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$60-$70/hr
#4

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Durham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,659/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.6
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 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry

Medical Practices
Cary, North Carolina
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance