Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

Hygiene Mentor Program

Continuing education

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join a patient‑focused practice with strong doctor‑hygienist collaboration and clinical autonomy.

Enjoy a four‑day schedule with consistent hours and an early finish on Thursdays and Fridays, no Monday shifts, and access to a Hygiene Mentor Program and ongoing education through Heartland’s network.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Georgia and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and build trust in their oral health.
• Identify oral health concerns and help patients understand prevention and maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with doctors and dental team to deliver high‑quality care.

Job description

A Schedule That Gives You Your Life Back

Tuesday–Wednesday: 7:45 AM–5:00 PM

Thursday–Friday: 7:45 AM–3:00 PM

If you’re looking for a four-day hygiene schedule with consistent hours and an early finish on Thursdays and Fridays, Timothy Road Dental Care may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

We’re looking for a Dental Hygienist who wants to provide exceptional patient care while being part of a team that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and a great patient experience.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Four-day schedule with consistent, predictable hours
• Early 3:00 PM finish on Thursdays and Fridays
• No Monday schedule
• A team that values your voice and clinical expertise
• Strong doctor-hygienist collaboration and clinical autonomy
• Dedicated Hygiene Mentor Program and ongoing professional development
• Access to continuing education to help you grow your clinical skills
• Modern technology and clinical resources
• A patient-focused environment where education and prevention are a priority
• The opportunity to build meaningful, long‑term relationships with your patients
• Support from a national organization without losing the connection of a local practice

Hygiene Should Be About More Than a Full Schedule

At Timothy Road Dental Care, you’ll be an essential member of the patient care team, not simply someone who keeps the hygiene schedule moving.

You’ll have the opportunity to educate patients, build trust, identify oral health concerns, and help your patients understand the importance of maintaining their oral health for a lifetime.

We believe hygienists do their best work when they have the time, tools, support, and autonomy to provide the care their patients deserve.

Grow Your Skills. Build Your Career.

As part of the Heartland Dental network, you’ll have access to a robust Hygiene Mentor Program, continuing education, and clinical resources designed to support your professional development.

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, supporting more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Each supported office maintains its own unique culture and patient relationships, while supported doctors retain full clinical autonomy.

If You’re Looking for the Right Fit…

If a predictable four-day schedule, early Friday afternoons, clinical autonomy, professional growth, and a supportive team sound like the kind of hygiene opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
• Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Georgia and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

• Experienced and New Grads welcome to apply
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health
• Clinical needs as required by office

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person)periodically throughout the year
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.