Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join their team. The role offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans, and mentorship opportunities for new graduates.

Candidates must have a current dental hygienist license in Missouri and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. The successful applicant will enjoy working in a collaborative team that values work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Missouri.
• CPR certification.
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team environment to provide dental care.
• Participate in continuing education opportunities.
• Utilize high-quality supplies and labs to provide patient care.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of dentistry

Patient screening

Medical history documentation

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital x-rays

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

New Graduate Welcome!

Dental Care on 7 is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team in Blue Springs, MO. We offer a supportive environment, a competitive benefits package, and a mentorship program designed to help new graduates grow into confident clinicians.

Location

Dental Care on 7
3107 S 7 Hwy
Blue Springs, MO 64014

Schedule

Monday 8:30‑6
Tuesday, Wednesday 7:30‑5
Thursday 6:30‑3
Friday 8:30‑1 (2 Fridays a month)

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO.
• Continuing education opportunities to enhance your clinical skills and provide superior patient care.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities.
• Unparalleled business support and high‑quality supplies and labs.
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with over 20 years of industry leadership and unlimited growth potential.
• 8‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication, and community.
• Work schedule that supports work‑life balance.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience

• Both experienced hygienists and new graduates are welcome.
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x‑rays, and electronic medical record systems.
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet patient needs.
• Ability to meet clinical needs as required by the office.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year.
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions (not applicable in 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 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Our supported doctors retain clinical autonomy and focus on delivering the highest quality dental care to their communities.

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.