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Smithfield, North Carolina

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist

Are you ready to join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and fosters a collaborative, positive culture?

We’re seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist who is passionate about building relationships with patients, delivering top-quality care, and contributing to an environment where every team member feels valued and inspired.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team

1. A Culture of Growth:

We’re invested in your success. Through ongoing training workshops, leadership development opportunities, and tailored mentorship, we help you reach your full potential.

2. A Collaborative Environment:

From team-building events to open communication, we encourage connection and creativity. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team that supports one another and shares a common goal: exceptional patient care.

3. A Healthy Work-Life Balance:

We understand the importance of flexibility. Our schedule allows you to prioritize both your professional goals and personal life, with no late evenings or weekend hours.

What We Offer

Competitive Pay: $40 - $55/hour based on experience and skill level.

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Life insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

  • Sponsored continuing education courses, including Local Anesthesia Certification
  • Access to leadership workshops and team development training sessions
  • Mentorship programs to grow your career

Recognition and Rewards

  • Performance bonuses tied to team and individual achievements
  • A supportive culture that celebrates milestones and accomplishments

Your Role in Our Practice

  • As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you’ll:
  • Deliver thorough and compassionate patient care, including cleanings, periodontal therapy, and oral health education.
  • Build trust and rapport with patients, empowering them to take charge of their oral health.
  • Collaborate with the dental team to create seamless, enjoyable patient experiences.
  • Contribute to a welcoming environment that reflects our commitment to professionalism, respect, and teamwork.

Qualifications

  • Active NC Registered Dental Hygienist License (Required).
  • A passion for patient education and preventative care.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Schedule: Friday's 8:00-4:00

Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Ready to Grow with Us?

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to be part of a team that truly values your contributions and invests in your future. If you’re ready to make an impact, learn, and grow, apply today!

We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to our team. Together, we’re building a workplace where people love to come to work and patients feel the difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Hygienist will perform cleanings, periodontal therapy, and provide oral health education to patients. They will also collaborate with the dental team to ensure a seamless and professional patient experience.

Key Skills

Dental hygiene

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 ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k 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, 57% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.8 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$114kDental Hygienist median $102k (middle half $88k–$114k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$105k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in North Carolina209 active5,754 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment209 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings737 in the last 30 days473 the 30 days before (+56%)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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Confidential Employer a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 16 employers
8
<$120k
2
$125k
5
$130k-140k
4
$140k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$70+/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.8
Better work-life than 80% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Confidential Employer

Lægepraksisser
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid holidays and PTO
Life insurance
Sponsored continuing education courses
Performance bonuses
Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

Living in Smithfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$282k
Typical market rent
$1,640/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
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 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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