Dental Hygienist
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary A SIGN -ON BONUS OF $3,000 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS
WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE . $1,500 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND
$1,500 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE . The UNC Adams School of
Dentistry Division of Craniofacial and Surgical Care provides a
diverse approach to treatment for patients with craniofacial or
oral and maxillofacial conditions, including those with multiple or
complex medical problems. The Special Care & Geriatric clinic
provides specialized treatment for medically, physically or
developmentally delayed individuals and the frail or elderly. The
mission of the UNC Henson Special Care & Geriatric clinic is to
broaden understanding and enhance the health professional’s ability
to analyze and act upon environmental factors that influence health
and the provision of dental and medical services. The ever-changing
and broad scope of these factors defines the research, teaching and
service endeavors and mandates the multi-disciplinary nature of the
departmental faculty and staff. Our clinical, education, research
and service activities take place both at the University and UNC
Hospitals and are embedded within the surrounding and global
community in various locations such as the VA, Health Departments,
and AHEC locations. The Dental Hygienist is a primary care oral
health professional, licensed in dental hygiene to provide
education, assessment, research, administrative, diagnostic,
preventive and therapeutic services that support overall health
through the promotion of optimal oral health. The Dental Hygienist
will support the Department of Special Care & Geriatrics and UNC
Health. Dental hygienists work in partnership with all members of
the care team. Dentists and dental hygienists practice together as
colleagues, each offering professional expertise for the goal of
providing optimum oral health care to the public. The distinct
roles of the dental hygienist and dentist complement and augment
the effectiveness of each professional and contribute to a
collaborative environment. Work Schedule 7:30 am-4:30 pm (M- Th)
7:30 am-1pm (F)
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Danville , Dental Hygienist, Healthcare , Chapel Hill, Virginia
