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Wingate Dental Care
Wingate, North Carolina

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

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Job Description

A prevention-focused general practice. Dr. Christen Thompson’s approach centers on teaching patients about preventive and at-home care, which puts hygiene at the heart of how we treat patients.

Our in-house wellness plan includes a dedicated periodontal plan built around 3- and 4-month perio maintenance, so perio patients have a clear path to staying on schedule.

We’re a comfort-first office, from warm blankets to coffee, with a team our patients describe as kind and welcoming.

What You’ll Do

  • Prophys, periodontal maintenance, and gum disease treatment
  • Take digital radiographs and use intraoral cameras to show patients what you see
  • Educate patients on home care and prevention
  • Perform oral cancer screenings and support comprehensive exams with Dr. Thompson
  • Help patients understand their treatment plans and feel comfortable throughout their visit

What You’ll Bring

  • Active North Carolina RDH license
  • Clear, patient-friendly communication and a genuine interest in education
  • Professionalism and a team-first approach

Pay and Benefits

  • Hourly pay based on experience
  • Monthly team bonus
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • And more!

Key Responsibilities

Perform dental hygiene procedures including prophys, periodontal maintenance, and gum disease treatment. Educate patients on home care, perform oral cancer screenings, and assist with comprehensive exams.

Requirements

Must hold an active North Carolina RDH license. Requires strong communication skills, a professional demeanor, and a team-oriented approach to patient care.

Key Skills

Digital radiographyPatient educationTreatment planningTeamwork

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, 38% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

7
<$100k
7
$100k-115k
6
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
3
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$75/hr
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$65-$70/hr
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$65-$67/hr
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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 Wingate

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$2,080/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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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Benefits & Perks

Monthly team bonus
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k
PTO