Dental Hygienist

Careers Carolinasdentist Lightwavedental

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31 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC, US Until 8/22/2026 First posted September 18, 2025 Last posted September 18, 2025
Job description

About the Practice

Come join us at CarolinasDentist in Asheville where we provide positively-different dentistry! We are a hardworking, fun, outgoing team, who strive to give our patients the best experience all while maintaining an upbeat, yet relaxing atmosphere. We are up to date on all the latest technology, offer both general and cosmetic dentistry including Invisalign. We are looking for an energetic, self-driven team member to join our growing practice.

Job Description

Looking for a candidate to start in December/January. If this is you, let us know today! 

Responsibilities

The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

  • Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.
  • Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered.
  • Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.
  • Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.

Qualifications

  • Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school.
  • Current hygiene license where employed.
  • Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
  • Experience with dental software.

Benefits Offered

As a key part of our patient care team, our dental hygienists are offered a substantial benefits package that includes health and dental benefits, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with 4% matching, holiday pay and paid time off, CEs offered at no charge, positive work environment, and hygiene culture coaching.

Salary Range

45-55

Requisition Number

2025-16672
About this role

Summary

Perform dental hygiene procedures, educate patients, manage periodontal program, and support dental treatments.

Job title

Dental Hygienist

Experience level

certified professional

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Arden, NC; on-site work only

Salary

45-55

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

dental hygiene certificationlicenseOSHAHIPAABLSinfection controldental software

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

dental hygienepatient educationperiodontal therapydental software
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site