Hygienist

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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.