Lightwave Dental·Charlotte, North Carolina
The dental hygienist performs licensed hygiene procedures and manages non-surgical periodontal programs. They are responsible for educating patients on oral health and maintaining continued patient care relationships.
At Cotswold Family Dentistry we are committed to delivering exceptional care while creating an environment where our team enjoys coming to work. We hold ourselves to high standards, support one another, celebrate wins, and believe great culture is something everyone helps build. We believe our success hinges on our core values, and we're dedicated to fostering a culture that goes above and beyond for patients, teammates, and our providers.
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. Required training includes annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS, and infection control certifications.
Market context
Dental assistant roles in North Carolina are often driven by steady outpatient and preventive care demand, with employers looking for candidates who can support chairside procedures, patient communication, and digital charting. These positions can be competitive when practices want DAII training or equivalent, CDA or radiological equivalency, CPR certification, and experience with dental software. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and software skills match the posting before applying.
