Dental Hygienist

Axiom Dentistry • Knightdale, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Dental Hygienist – Axiom Dentistry (Clayton) Axiom Dentistry in Clayton, NC is seeking a dependable, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our supportive and friendly team. This is a great opportunity for someone who values a positive culture, strong teamwork, and a well-organized schedule that supports quality patient care. Schedule & Compensation Monday–Thursday, 7:15am–4:30pm (1-hour lunch) Occasional Fridays as needed 32–36 hours per week Competitive hourly pay with production bonus opportunities Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays Scrubs provided What You’ll Do Provide preventive and periodontal care including prophies, SRP, perio maintenance, local anesthesia, and nitrous (if certified) Perform periodontal charting, radiographs, assessments, and co-diagnosis with the doctor Maintain accurate digital charting and documentation Educate patients on oral health, perio disease, and home care Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure excellent patient experiences Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards Required Qualifications Active North Carolina RDH license Proficiency in periodontal care, assessments, and digital radiographs Experience with dental software (Open Dental, Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar) Strong communication and patient education skills Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time efficiently Team-oriented with a positive attitude Preferred Qualifications (Not Required) Experience with laser therapy, advanced perio care, or salivary diagnostics Certification in nitrous oxide or laser dentistry Experience with CBCT, digital scanning, or advanced imaging Strong case acceptance and patient motivation skills If you are a compassionate, growth-minded hygienist looking for a stable, supportive practice, we’d love to consider you for our team.

Requirements

• Active North Carolina RDH license
• Proficiency in periodontal care, assessments, and digital radiographs
• Experience with dental software (Open Dental, Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar)
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time efficiently
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude

Nice To Haves

• Experience with laser therapy, advanced perio care, or salivary diagnostics
• Certification in nitrous oxide or laser dentistry
• Experience with CBCT, digital scanning, or advanced imaging
• Strong case acceptance and patient motivation skills

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and periodontal care including prophies, SRP, perio maintenance, local anesthesia, and nitrous (if certified)
• Perform periodontal charting, radiographs, assessments, and co-diagnosis with the doctor
• Maintain accurate digital charting and documentation
• Educate patients on oral health, perio disease, and home care
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure excellent patient experiences
• Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control standards

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• PTO
• paid holidays
• Scrubs provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees