Dental Hygienist

Lightwave Dental • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

At Carolinas Dentist in Wilmington, we operate at a fast-paced, high level of efficiency while providing the best patient experience. Not only do we provide top-tier patient care, but we also cultivate an environment where team members can flourish both professionally and personally. Our team is self-driven, goal oriented, and humbly confident; all while being funergetic, competitive, and relationship based.
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.

Position Summary

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: 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed