Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Nu Image’s Wake Forest periodontal office is seeking a detail-oriented Dental Hygienist with a commitment to patient education and exceptional interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a specialist environment, works collaboratively with our periodontal team, and is passionate about helping patients achieve optimal oral health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive hygiene care, including scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and patient assessments under supervision of our periodontists.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and the importance of periodontal health.
• Build rapport with patients to ensure comfort, trust, and continuity of care.
• Document treatment, education, and clinical findings accurately in electronic health records.
• Collaborate effectively with periodontists, dental assistants, and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient flow and exceptional service.
• Adhere to all infection control protocols and maintain a clean, organized operatory.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Four-Day Workweek: Work Monday–Thursday, 6:45am–5:00pm—Fridays off, every week.
• Our office buzzes with teamwork, uplifting attitudes, and plenty of laughter (between scaling sessions, of course).
• Meaningful Impact: You’ll educate and motivate patients, helping them conquer periodontal challenges and feel proud of their progress.
• Grow Your Skills: Learn and collaborate with our experienced periodontal pros. Knowledge-sharing is in our DNA.

Requirements:

• Current Dental Hygiene license for the state of North Carolina.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a periodontal office preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to educate and motivate patients and work within a collaborative team.
• Detail oriented, dependable, and self-motivated.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Fridays OFF—hello, 3-day weekends!
• Supportive, motivating team culture