Dental Hygienist

Thorpe Creek Dental Care; Cumberland (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Brand-new office

Health benefits

PTO

CE opportunities

Mentorship

State-of-the-art equipment

Job summary

Thorpe Creek Dental Care in Indiana is hiring a Dental Hygienist for our brand-new office opening January 2027. We’re seeking a patient-focused, team-spirited hygienist to join from day one and help shape the culture.

Join a supportive Heartland Dental family with top-tier equipment, comprehensive benefits, free CE, and opportunities for long-term growth. Competitive hours and a $20,000 sign-on bonus are available to new team members.

Qualifications

• Current IN dental hygienist license.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on preventive dental care.
• Provide thorough dental prophylaxis and patient education.
• Collaborate with a growing team in a new office.
• Maintain high standards of infection control and charting.

Skills

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital x-rays

EMR systems

Job description

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Dental Hygienist

Thorpe Creek Dental Care is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team.

Location: 15714 Southeast... 46040

Be Part of Something New! Join Our Brand-New Dental Office!

Opening January 2027

Are you ready to grow your hygiene career with a fresh start?

We’re opening the doors to a brand-new dental practice and we’re looking for a patient-focused, team-spirited Dental Hygienist to join us from day one!

At Thorpe Creek Dental Care, we’re building more than just beautiful smiles; we’re creating a supportive, collaborative culture where your voice matters and your expertise is valued.

What You’ll Love:

• A chance to shape the office culture from day one
• Work alongside a passionate, supportive team in a state-of-the-art space
• Free CE opportunities and ongoing mentorship to grow your skills
• Great hours, paid time off, and full health benefits
• Brand-new equipment + high-quality hygiene instruments
• Career stability + long-term growth potential
• $20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Who We’re Looking For:

• A licensed Dental Hygienist who puts patients first
• Someone who’s excited to help build something great
• A positive, open-minded professional who enjoys teamwork
• Comfortable with change, growth, and shaping new systems
• Passionate about patient education and preventive care

If you’re ready to be part of a fresh start with a team that values passion, positivity, and professionalism, we’d love to meet you.

Why 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 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors and hygienists are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

Hygienists in CT, MD, NC, NV and WA work for a supported professional corporation (PC) and are not employed by Heartland Dental.

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

About

Thorpe Creek Dental Care, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be completely connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental.

• Join a 6 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
• We’re located 15714 Southeast... 46040

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in IN 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

• Open to new graduate or years of clinical experience
• 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.