Registered Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

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Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a hygienist who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and is someone the team can count on every day. You will have a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care.

What You Will Do

  • Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing
  • Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at every appropriate visit
  • Take and review radiographs and intraoral images
  • Educate patients on their oral health and explain the “why” behind recommended care
  • Co-diagnose with the dentist and build treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care
  • Present treatment plans chairside, explaining what the patient needs and why, in plain language
  • Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients, helping them say yes to care while the clinical conversation is still fresh
  • Administer local anesthesia [where certified and permitted by state]
  • Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies
  • Make sure each patient leaves with their next recare visit scheduled
  • Document accurately and completely in the patient record
  • Maintain your operatory and follow OSHA and infection control standards

What We Need from You

Reliability. Regular, predictable, on-time attendance is an essential function of this job. When a hygienist is out, a full day of patients loses their care.

Presence. You are engaged and focused on the patient in your chair.

A good attitude. You stay positive and professional on busy days and take feedback well.

Team first. You communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and the front desk, and you help the whole office succeed.

Clinical ownership. You diagnose and treat periodontal disease by the standard of care, not by what is easiest.

Patient connection. You build trust, explain clearly, and are comfortable recommending treatment. Patients accept care when it comes from the clinician they trust.

Comfort with money conversations. You can talk about cost and financing clearly and confidently, without pressure and without handing it off.

Professional presentation. We hold a high standard for personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs every shift.

Qualifications

  • Active state dental hygiene license in good standing
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Local anesthesia certification [required / preferred]
  • New graduates welcome [if applicable]
  • Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing is a plus
  • Experience with Denticon practice management software is a plus
  • Physical requirements
  • The following are essential to this role and must be met with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Sit for extended periods in a clinical operator position
  • Bend, lean, and reach over patients repeatedly throughout the day
  • Use both hands with fine motor control and sustained grip for scaling and instrumentation
  • Perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements for the length of each appointment
  • See clearly at close range, including small detail, depth, and color
  • Hear and speak clearly to communicate with patients and the care team while masked
  • Lift and carry supplies and equipment up to [25] pounds
  • Wear required protective equipment for the full shift

Work with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials, following safety protocols

Maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene standards appropriate for close patient contact, including avoiding strong odors and fragrances

  • Our hiring process
  • A quick conversation with our Talent Team, then an office visit to meet the team
  • We contact prior employers for references, and we verify licensure with the state board
  • Offers are contingent on satisfactory reference, license, and background checks
  • New team members complete a 90-day introductory period

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay / monthly hygiene bonus

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing. Educate patients on oral health, co-diagnose conditions, and present treatment plans while managing patient records and infection control standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Radiograph reviewIntraoral imagingPatient educationTreatment planningLocal anesthesia administrationFluoride applicationOSHA standardsDenticon software

Healthcare Professional 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).

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

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Salary Distribution13 jobs

3
<$90k
4
$90k-100k
1
$104k
4
$110k-120k
1
$130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
33%
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
Relocation assistance
17%

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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 Selma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$279k
Median resident rent
$820/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, 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

Competitive hourly pay
Monthly hygiene bonus