Dental hygienist

Join us. Bring care. Break barriers. Change lives—one patient, one smile, one day at a time.

Access Dental Care—a North Carolina statewide non-profit—is seeking dental hygienist who want to do more than practice dentistry. We are looking for mission-driven providers willing to do what is necessary to deliver comprehensive care to patients with special healthcare needs, while also advocating for our profession, contributing to research, and educating other professionals on how to care for our unique patient population.
For over 25 years, Access Dental Care has redefined what compassionate, patient-centered care looks like. Our nationally recognized mobile dental program brings high-quality dentistry directly to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, older adults, and individuals with complex health needs in group homes, skilled nursing facilities, PACE programs, and community settings across North Carolina. Every day is different. Every patient matters. Every provider makes a difference.

Pay

$40~$45 per hour

Salary Details
Depending experience.

Employment Type

Part-time

Requirements

• Licensed dental hygienist

Valid and unrestricted Dental Hygiene License (RDH) in the state of North Carolina

Job Description

Patient Care
Foster a welcoming, respectful, and caring environment for patients and their loved ones.
Provide care to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as older adults residing in long-term care facilities with sensitivity, professionalism, and clinical judgment.
Manage and treat medically and behaviorally complex patients with sensitivity, professionalism, and clinical judgment.
Tailor treatment approaches to each patients health, circumstances, and barriers to care - meeting them "where they are" with flexible and empathetic care.
Skilled in behavioral management techniques (e.g., desensitization, positive reinforcement, or modified communication aids).
Teamwork and Communication
Provide clear post-operative and oral health instructions to caregivers and family members.
Communicate clinical findings and concerns clearly with the dentist to support coordinated treatment planning.
Work effectively as a team player alongside multiple dentists and dental assistants.
Professional Standards
Accurately complete and maintain detailed treatment notes and clinical documentation.
Perform all responsibilities of a licensed dental hygienist in alignment with accepted standards of care and regulatory requirements.
Follow established infection control protocols at all times.
Mobility & Logistics
Drive the mobile dental truck to and from assigned facilities (training provided)

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Malpractice insurance

Benefits:
-Up to $60,000 in loan forgiveness
-Up to $60,000 in bonuses for dentists without loans
-Up to 5 Weeks of PTO & 10 Paid Holidays
-Work-Life Balance
-Employer Paid Health Insurance
-Vanguard 403(b)
-Short-Term Disability Insurance
-Malpractice Insurance
-NC Dental Hygiene License
-ADHA/NCDHA Dues

Jobley Bonus: $90 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley)

Shift & Schedule

Shifts: & Schedule: 4-5 days per week, 8:00am-5:00pm Weekdays.

About the Practice

• Name: Access Dental Care | Charlotte
• Location: 4010 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209