Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance Schedule

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan Options

Ongoing CE and mentorship

Job summary

DDS Associates in Houston, TX is seeking a Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join a doctor-led team with a four-day work week and a shared focus on preventive care. The role offers a Monday–Thursday schedule from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, plus one Friday per month (8:00 AM–2:00 PM or 8:00 AM–12:00 PM).

A $5,000 sign-on bonus signals strong support for new team members. We provide competitive pay, benefits and bonus opportunities, ongoing CE and mentorship, and a collaborative, family‑oriented office

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Texas 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

Skills

Team player

Patient education

Communication

Education

TX license

Dental Hygiene degree

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital X-rays

EMR systems

Job description

DDS Associates

We are seeking a Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join our team!

$5000 Sign-On Bonus

We are seeking a Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join our team!

Located at:

6400 Fannin St.

Houston, TX 77030

We’re looking for a passionate, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our growing team! If you thrive in a collaborative, compassionate environment where quality care is the priority, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

2 Doctor Practice

New patients start doctor-side!

Downtown Houston (Medical Building on 21st Floor)

Work/Life Balance

Fee-For-Service Model

Hours

Monday through Thursday

7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

1 Friday Per Month: 8 am to 2 pm or 8 am to 12 pm

What We Offer

• Work/Life Balance Schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan Options
• Ongoing CE and mentorship opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• An outgoing, open-minded professional
• Someone who thrives in a team-oriented setting
• Committed to educating patients and promoting lifelong oral health
• Licensed Dental Hygienist with TX credentials

Join our awesome team where we work hard, laugh often, and care deeply about our patients and each other.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, fun, and family-oriented team
• Competitive pay, benefits & bonus opportunities
• Room to grow and learn—mentorship always available
• Great patients, great hours, and even better coworkers!

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 DDS Associates

DDS Associates is a well-established practice located in Houston's Medical Center, serving a highly educated patient population that values preventive care and patient education. Our long-tenured team is known for its supportive culture, strong doctor-hygienist partnership, and commitment to delivering exceptional patient experiences.

With a four-day work week, modern technology, structured training, and opportunities for professional growth, DDS Associates offers an environment where hygienists can build meaningful patient relationships while growing their careers on a collaborative and respected team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Texas 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 grads
• 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.