Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Surfside Beach (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays and PTO

Continuing education opportunities

Mentorship support and networking

Job summary

A dental care provider in Surfside Beach, SC is seeking full-time Dental Hygienists to build their hygiene team ahead of a new practice opening in 2026. Ideal candidates will have a current dental hygienist license in South Carolina and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. The role offers competitive benefits, ongoing education, and a supportive work environment focused on exceptional patient care. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in South Carolina.
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, and patient screening.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional oral care and advocate for patients.
• Participate in hygiene mentorship and education programs.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of dentistry

Dental hygiene procedures

Medical history documentation

Desire to continue learning

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene

Current dental hygienist license in South Carolina

Tools

Digital scanners

Digital X-rays

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

New Dental Practice Coming to Surfside Beach, SC — Dental Care on Beaver Run!

We are looking for full‑time Dental Hygienists to build our new hygiene team! Construction will be completed in July 2026, but we are hiring now to train and work together at a nearby location.

Location: 2641 Beaver Run Blvd, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

Join our team and make a lasting impact on smiles. We’re hiring skilled dental hygienists to deliver exceptional oral care and brighten lives.

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.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Continuing education to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills, providing education and care to patients.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities.
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Opportunity to be 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 South Carolina 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

• New graduates are welcome.
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanners, digital X‑rays, and electronic medical record systems.
• Desire to continue learning and growing clinical skills to meet patients’ needs and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of dental health.
• Clinical experience as required by the office.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/Doctor/Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year.
• Completion of 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. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

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.