About the role
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, a North Carolina dental group recognized as one of the best places to work in the state, is hiring a Registered Dental Hygienist for its Garner practice. You'll run a full clinical schedule backed by a supportive doctor team, deliver periodontal and preventive care, and help patients understand and commit to the treatment they need.
Responsibilities
- Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing
- Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at each appropriate visit
- Take and review radiographs and intraoral images
- Educate patients on their oral health and the reasoning behind recommended care
- Co-diagnose with the dentist and help build periodontal and restorative treatment plans
- Present treatment plans chairside in plain, clear language
- Walk patients through fees, insurance estimates, and financing options
- Apply fluoride, sealants, and other adjunctive therapies
- Make sure every patient leaves with their next recall visit booked
- Keep documentation accurate and complete in the patient record
- Maintain your operatory and follow OSHA and infection-control standards
Requirements
- Active North Carolina dental hygiene license in good standing
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Local anesthesia certification preferred
- New graduates welcome to apply
- Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing is a plus
- Familiarity with Denticon practice management software is a plus
What we offer
- Competitive hourly pay plus a monthly hygiene bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Recognized as one of the best places to work in North Carolina