Now Hiring : Dental Hygienist - Wake Forest

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our team! In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting our patients’ long-term oral health, providing preventive care, and creating a positive, welcoming experience at every visit. You’ll work under general supervision from the dentist and collaborate closely with our clinical team to ensure exceptional patient care.

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Key Responsibilities

Daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Prepare, disinfect, and fully stock the treatment room for each appointment.

• Update patient health histories, take blood pressure, and gather visit information.

• Educate patients about their oral health needs, treatment options, and long-term outcomes.

• Provide Soft Tissue Management (STM) and customize home-care plans for periodontal patients.

• Collaborate with clinical staff to maintain clean, organized, and professional treatment and lab areas.

• Document patient conditions, medical/dental histories, treatment notes, and patient feedback.

• Perform hygiene treatment procedures, including prophylaxis, scaling, sealants, coronal polishing, and fluoride applications.

• Manage and oversee non-surgical periodontal therapy programs.

• Expose digital radiographs.

• Lead the preventive maintenance program and partner with the hygiene assistant on recall systems.

• Maintain inventory control in hygiene rooms.

• Sharpen and sterilize periodontal instruments.

• Work independently with recurring and routine tasks.

• Follow OSHA guidelines and company safety policies.

• Support the office by helping earn 5-star Google reviews through exceptional patient experiences.

• Other duties as assigned.

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Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated excellence in planning, time management, and organizational skills.

• Proficient in computer and digital systems 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.

• Consistently maintains a professional, patient-focused demeanor and delivers compassionate care.

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Job Requirements

• Graduation from a two- to four-year accredited Dental Hygiene Program with CEU certifications.

• Current state licensure in good standing.

• Current CPR certification.

• Ability to lift 15–20 lbs.