Lightwave Dental·Wake Forest, North Carolina
The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures and managing non-surgical periodontal programs. They must educate patients on oral health and maintain strong patient care relationships.
At Triangle Family Dentistry in Wake Forest, we are devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of our patients' smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long-lasting smiles! We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve our patients' optimal dental health. We build a foundation of trust by treating our guests as special individuals is vital to our success.
The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.
Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered Perform clinical hygiene functions including but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed
Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school Current hygiene license where employed Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law Experience with dental software
Candidates must hold a dental hygiene certification from an accredited school and a current hygiene license. Ongoing training in OSHA, HIPAA, BLS, and infection control is required.
Market context
Dental hygienist roles in North Carolina are often competitive because clinics look for licensed RDHs who can deliver consistent preventive care while fitting into a collaborative patient-care team. Employers commonly value compassion, reliability, and a willingness to keep learning, and this posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, confirm your North Carolina RDH license is current and be ready to speak to your patient communication style and commitment to professional growth.
