Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry

Family dentistry offering routine, extractions, emergencies

Registered Dental Hygienist

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Part-timeDurham, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Maintain an active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Hold current CPR/BLS certification.
Hold local anesthesia certification, required or preferred depending on applicable circumstances.
Reliably attend work regularly, predictably, and on time.
Remain engaged and focused on patients during care.
Maintain professional conduct on busy days and respond constructively to feedback.
Communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and front desk staff and contribute to office operations.
Diagnose and treat periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Build patient trust, explain care clearly, and recommend appropriate treatment.
Discuss costs and financing clearly and confidently without pressure or handing off the conversation.
Maintain personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Sit for extended periods in a clinical operator position; bend, lean, and reach over patients repeatedly; use fine motor control and sustained grip for scaling and instrumentation; perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements; see close-range detail, depth, and color; hear and speak clearly while masked; lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds; wear required protective equipment for the full shift; and safely work around blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols.
Maintain a professional appearance and personal hygiene appropriate for close patient contact, including avoiding strong odors and fragrances.
Satisfactorily complete reference, license, and background checks as conditions of an offer.

Responsibilities

Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at every appropriate visit.
Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
Educate patients about their oral health and explain the reasons for recommended care.
Co-diagnose with the dentist and develop treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
Present treatment plans chairside and explain what the patient needs and why in plain language.
Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients.
Administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state law.
Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies.
Ensure each patient leaves with the next recare visit scheduled.
Document accurately and completely in the patient record.
Maintain the operatory and follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration and infection control standards.
Participate in an initial conversation with the Talent Team and an office visit to meet the team.
Complete a 90-day introductory period.

Desired Qualifications

Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.

Part Time Registered Dental Hygienist

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry · Durham, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-11-03

Workplace: on_site

Department: Durham

Description

About the role
We are looking for a Part Time Hygienist Monday-Wednesday who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and is someone the team can count on every day. You will have a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care.

What you will do

Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing
Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at every appropriate visit
Take and review radiographs and intraoral images
Educate patients on their oral health and explain the “why” behind recommended care
Co-diagnose with the dentist and build treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care
Present treatment plans chairside, explaining what the patient needs and why, in plain language
Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients, helping them say yes to care while the clinical conversation is still fresh
Administer local anesthesia [where certified and permitted by state]
Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies
Make sure each patient leaves with their next recare visit scheduled
Document accurately and completely in the patient record
Maintain your operatory and follow OSHA and infection control standards

What we need from you

Reliability. Regular, predictable, on-time attendance is an essential function of this job. When a hygienist is out, a full day of patients loses their care.
Presence. You are engaged and focused on the patient in your chair.
A good attitude. You stay positive and professional on busy days and take feedback well.
Team first. You communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and the front desk, and you help the whole office succeed.
Clinical ownership. You diagnose and treat periodontal disease by the standard of care, not by what is easiest.
Patient connection. You build trust, explain clearly, and are comfortable recommending treatment. Patients accept care when it comes from the clinician they trust.
Comfort with money conversations. You can talk about cost and financing clearly and confidently, without pressure and without handing it off.
Professional presentation. We hold a high standard for personal hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs every shift.

Qualifications

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing
Current CPR/BLS certification
Local anesthesia certification [required / preferred]
New graduates welcome [if applicable]
Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing is a plus
Experience with Denticon practice management software is a plus

Physical requirements
The following are essential to this role and must be met with or without reasonable accommodation:

Sit for extended periods in a clinical operator position
Bend, lean, and reach over patients repeatedly throughout the day
Use both hands with fine motor control and sustained grip for scaling and instrumentation
Perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements for the length of each appointment
See clearly at close range, including small detail, depth, and color
Hear and speak clearly to communicate with patients and the care team while masked
Lift and carry supplies and equipment up to [25] pounds
Wear required protective equipment for the full shift
Work with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials, following safety protocols
Maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene standards appropriate for close patient contact, including avoiding strong odors and fragrances

Our hiring process

A quick conversation with our Talent Team, then an office visit to meet the team
We contact prior employers for references, and we verify licensure with the state board
Offers are contingent on satisfactory reference, license, and background checks
New team members complete a 90-day introductory period

What we offer
Competitive hourly pay / monthly hygiene bonus / dental

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About the Company

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry

Family dentistry offering routine, extractions, emergencies

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry focuses on delivering dental care to local residents and families through a range of services like routine check-ups, extractions, and emergency care. The practice works by scheduling and performing dental procedures with a team of skilled professionals, guiding patients from check-in to check-out, and using patient feedback to improve service quality. They emphasize a comfortable environment to help patients with dental anxiety, and offer flexible scheduling and emergency appointments to meet urgent needs. Revenue comes from patient appointments and procedures. The goal is to build long-term patient relationships by providing personalized care and reliable access to dental services.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Cary, NC
Founded: 2000

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