Dental Hygienist

Lake Ridge Dental Care; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays & PTO

Hygiene mentorship program

Lab and supply support

Job summary

Lake Ridge Dental Care is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join a team that values patient relationships and high-quality care. You will educate patients, support doctors, and contribute to a positive clinical environment, with a $10,000 welcome bonus and opportunities for continued learning.

Join a network where dental teams are supported by Heartland Dental, offering resources, mentorship, and a stable, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Minnesota and a degree in dental hygiene.
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry and hygiene procedures.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care and preventative education.
• Educate patients and help them achieve healthier smiles for life.
• Collaborate with doctors while maintaining clinical autonomy.

Skills

Hygiene procedures

Patient screening

Medical history documentation

CPR Certification

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital X-rays

EMR systems

Job description

Earn a $10,000 Welcome Bonus as a Dental Hygienist!Lake Ridge Dental Care | Join a Team That Values You

Looking for a hygiene opportunity where you can make a real difference, build meaningful patient relationships, and feel supported in your career?Lake Ridge Dental Care wants you on our team!

We believe great dentistry starts with great people. Here, you'll have the opportunity to focus on what you do best: providing exceptional patient care, educating patients, and helping them achieve healthier smiles for life. Plus, you can take advantage of a$10,000 Welcome Bonus!

Your Schedule, Your Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a consistent four-day schedule with a mix of afternoon and early-day shifts:

• Monday:10:30 AM – 6:00 PM


• Tuesday:10:30 AM – 5:00 PM


• Wednesday:6:30 AM – 1:00 PM


• Thursday:6:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Why You'll Love Being Part of Our Team

Make a Difference:Build lasting relationships with patients and provide the personalized care they deserve.

Practice with Confidence:Work alongside supported doctors who maintain full clinical autonomy and lead their practices with their own clinical philosophies.

Grow Your Skills:Benefit from Heartland Dental's robust Hygiene Mentor Program and continuing education opportunities to support your professional development.

Feel Supported:Access the resources, tools, and support of the nation's largest dental support organization while enjoying the unique environment of your local practice.

Enjoy a Rewarding Opportunity:Take the next step in your career with a $10,000 Welcome Bonus!

Your Career. Your Patients. Your Impact.As a Dental Hygienist at Lake Ridge Dental Care, you're more than a provider - you're an essential part of the patient care experience. You'll have the opportunity to educate, advocate, and deliver the quality care that helps patients feel comfortable, confident, and cared for.

Heartland Dental supports more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia, with over 1,900 dental offices. Our mission is to support clinical teams with the resources and education they need to thrive while allowing supported doctors to maintain their clinical autonomy.

Ready to find your next great opportunity?Join Lake Ridge Dental Care, make a difference every day, and enjoy a$10,000 Welcome Bonus!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 Minnesotaand 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

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 Dentalwith 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.