Dental Hygienist

Lightwave Dental•Garner, NC

26d

About The Position

Looking for something different? CarolinasDentist in Garner is the right place for you! But we aren’t just looking for anyone. We’re seeking an energetic, relationship-based, and self-driven team member to join our team. Our team provides next level patient care, state of the art dentistry, and 5-star patient experiences while offering competitive pay and benefits along with work/life balance. We enjoy quarterly team outings, weekly check-ins, energetic morning huddles and encourage engagement from all our team members. Look no further, you’ve found the right place to call your work home! About Our Practice CarolinasDentist is growing—From day one, you’ll work in a modern environment designed to elevate patient care, streamline workflows, and make every day both rewarding and fun. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional clinical care while building genuine, lasting relationships with our patients and each other. Our culture is energetic, supportive, and performance-driven. We’re looking for team members who are self-motivated, competitive, humbly confident, and excited to grow personally and professionally alongside a high-performing team. If you’re passionate about patient care, love modern dentistry, and want to grow with a practice that invests in its people and its technology—this is the opportunity for you. The Dental Hygienist plays a critical role in delivering outstanding patient care by providing licensed hygiene services, educating patients, and leading the non-surgical periodontal program in partnership with the doctor. This role is perfect for a hygienist who values excellence, efficiency, and meaningful patient relationships.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program
Current dental hygiene license in the state of employment
Active OSHA, HIPAA, BLS, and infection control certifications
Comfortable working with modern dental software and digital workflows
Passion for patient care, teamwork, and continuous growth

Responsibilities

Build and maintain long-term, trusted relationships with patients
Review, verify, and document patient health histories
Educate patients on oral health, disease prevention, and recommended treatments
Perform clinical hygiene procedures including:
Diagnostic digital X-rays
Blood pressure screening
Adult and pediatric prophylaxis
Non-surgical periodontal therapy
Co-diagnosis of restorative treatment with the doctor
Assess patient needs and provide sealants, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as appropriate
Help create a positive, comfortable, and high-energy patient experience every day

Benefits

Competitive Pay – Compensation aligned with your experience and performance
Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan – Invest in your future with confidence
Paid Time Off & Holidays – Time to rest, recharge, and enjoy life
Growth & Development – Ongoing opportunities for learning, advancement, and professional growth
Cutting-Edge Technology – Work daily with the newest digital tools and equipment in dentistry
Competitive Pay: Receive pay that matches your experience and performance.
Comprehensive Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind with health, dental, and vision coverage.
Future Planning: Secure your financial future with our 401k retirement savings plan.
Time for You: Paid time off and holidays to recharge.
Growth and Learning: Unlock your potential with opportunities for professional development and growth.