Registered Dental Hygienist - Periodontal Office

Registered Dental Hygienist – Periodontal Office

Durham, NC

Pay: $60–$65 per hour

Join Our Patient-Focused Periodontal Team!

Our privately owned, single-doctor, fee-for-service periodontal practice in Durham is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our growing team.

We are looking for a dependable, honest, and compassionate hygienist who takes pride in providing excellent patient care. The ideal candidate is a team player who is independent, hardworking, eager to learn, and interested in growing with our practice.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• No production pressure and no overselling treatment — we focus on what is best for each patient
• Autonomy in your role — you will be trusted to use your clinical judgment without being micromanaged
• Single-column scheduling with 60–70 minutes dedicated per patient
• Strong focus on patient education and quality periodontal care
• Support with periodontal charting as needed
• Most advanced periodontal therapy is completed by our periodontist, so hygiene focuses primarily on periodontal maintenance with occasional SRP

About Our Office

Our recently renovated office offers a comfortable and welcoming environment with spacious treatment rooms, abundant natural sunlight, and a peaceful setting surrounded by trees in a prime Durham location.

We are equipped with:

• CBCT imaging
• Piezoelectric and ultrasonic scalers
• Arestin® therapy
• LANAP® certified periodontist

We are committed to providing advanced periodontal care while creating a positive workplace where our team feels valued and supported.

Schedule

Current Schedule:

• Monday–Wednesday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Opportunity for 1–2 Thursdays per month

As our practice continues to grow, we anticipate expanding hygiene availability to Monday–Thursday. We are closed on Fridays to support a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide periodontal maintenance and hygiene care
• Perform hygiene procedures, including occasional SRP and post-operative visits
• Complete periodontal charting and assessments
• Take digital radiographs as needed
• Educate patients on periodontal health and home care
• Maintain accurate clinical records
• Collaborate with the periodontist and team to provide exceptional patient care

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina Dental Hygienist License
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn and grow

Prior periodontal experience is preferred but not required. We welcome a motivated hygienist who is excited to learn and become an integral part of our practice.

Benefits

• $60–$65 per hour
• Paid holidays
• Three weeks paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Birthday gift
• Team Appreciation Week gift
• Holiday party including significant others
• Supportive, respectful, and welcoming work environment

If you are looking for a periodontal practice where quality care comes before production, where you have time to connect with patients, and where your skills and judgment are valued, we would love to meet you!

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person