Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

Heartland Dental in Knoxville, TN is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join their energetic team. This role offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and continuing education opportunities. You will play a vital role in patient care, supported by a robust hygiene mentor program.

The ideal candidate possesses a current dental hygiene license in Tennessee and is passionate about delivering high-quality dental care while enjoying the benefits of a supportive work environment. New graduates and experienced hygienists are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care as part of the team.
• Conduct dental hygiene procedures including screenings and cleanings.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of dentistry

Dental 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

Join Silver Creek Dental Care as a Full-time or Part-time Dental Hygienist and be part of a fun, energetic team in a growing practice!

Schedule:
Monday (9am-6pm)
Tuesday (8am-6pm)
Wednesday (8am-5pm)
Thursday (7am-5pm)
Friday (8am-5pm)

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.

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best‑in‑class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!

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 Silver Creek Dental Care

Silver Creek Dental Care is an energetic, fast‑paced, and results‑oriented practice focused on delivering high‑quality care while creating a fun and supportive work environment. Our team is passionate about growth—for both our patients and our team members—and we are actively expanding our new patient base.

We believe a strong, fully supported hygiene team is key to delivering an exceptional patient experience and driving practice success. If you’re looking for a collaborative, upbeat office where you can grow clinically and professionally, we’d love to connect.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Tennessee 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

• 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
• New Graduates and seasoned hygienists are both welcome!

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.