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Loveland Dental Group
Cornelius, NC, USA

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50.00Hourly

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Posted 58m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Location: Cornelius - Cornelius, NC
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $50.00Hourly
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job 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

Perform dental cleanings, periodontal care, and take dental radiographs while educating patients on oral hygiene. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Dental Hygienist license. Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality, patient-focused care are required.

Key Skills

Oral hygiene educationPeriodontal assessmentsPatient records maintenance

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, 35% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

How does Loveland Dental Group compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104kDental Hygienist median $102k (middle half $88k–$114k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$110k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in North Carolina54 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in North Carolina226 active6,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment226 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings819 in the last 30 days442 the 30 days before (+85%)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 Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 18 employers
12
<$120k
1
$125k
6
$130k-140k
4
$140k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
43% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

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About Loveland Dental Group

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

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Cornelius

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$474k
Typical market rent
$1,796/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 (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.