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Guardian Dentistry Partners
Charlotte, North Carolina

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Wednesday

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Job Description

Location: Cedar Walk Dentistry

Now Hiring: Registered Dental Hygienist!

Cedar Walk Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Are you a passionate, patient-focused Dental Hygienist looking to join a friendly, supportive dental team? Cedar Walk Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist to join our practice!

We take pride in providing exceptional dental care while creating a comfortable, welcoming experience for every patient. We are looking for a team member who shares our commitment to quality care, patient education, and building lasting relationships with our patients.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay: $50–$60 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
  • Bonus opportunities available for accelerated hygiene!
  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Part-time or Full-time options available.
  • Friendly, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

  • Provide thorough dental cleanings and preventive hygiene care.
  • Perform periodontal assessments and periodontal maintenance.
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive dental care.
  • Take and review dental X-rays as permitted by applicable regulations.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with the dentist and dental team to deliver excellent patient care.

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in good standing.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A friendly, compassionate, and patient-centered approach.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to clinical excellence.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are enthusiastic about dental hygiene and passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles, apply now!

Hours of the practice: 8a-5p Monday-Wednesday, 7a-3p Thursday

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 Skills

Periodontal assessmentCommunication skillsPatient-centered care

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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k 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, 38% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$125kDental Hygienist median $94k (middle half $85k–$104k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in North Carolina202 active5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment202 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 15 employers
5
<$120k
9
$120k-145k
4
$145k-170k
4
$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater

Park Dental · West Lakeland, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Edinbrook

Park Dental · Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#3

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Riverdale

$60-$88/hr
#4

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Champlin

$60-$88/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

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.

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About Guardian Dentistry Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Miami
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly pay
Bonus opportunities for accelerated hygiene
Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees
401(k) retirement savings plan
Part-time or full-time options
Professional growth and development opportunities

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$352k
Typical market rent
$1,729/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.