Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Health Insurance with Free VirtualCare

Daily Pay & Bonus Programs

Vision, Dental & Life Benefits

Sponsored Continuing Education

Regional Mentors

Videa AI & iTero Scanner Access

Job summary

Bay Area Dental Care in Texas City, TX, seeks a full-time Dental Hygienist who is compassionate, efficient, and patient-focused. New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply. You’ll join a collaborative team focused on periodontal health, patient education, and high-quality care.

The role includes periodontal assessments, therapy, radiographs, and documentation, with opportunities to grow skills using modern tools and technology in a supportive practice.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Dental Hygienist license or eligible to practice in TX.
• Strong understanding of periodontal health, disease identification, patient education, and periodontal treatment.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care; dependable and professional.
• Experience with hygiene procedures, radiographs, and medical history documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene care with a positive patient experience.
• Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments and identify signs of disease.
• Provide periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing) as needed.
• Educate patients on periodontal health, hygiene, and treatment recommendations.
• Take and review dental radiographs per protocol; maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with doctor and team for comprehensive patient care and planning.
• Build relationships with patients through compassionate, personalized care and clear communication.

Skills

Periodontal health

Patient education

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Texas Dental Hygienist license

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanners

Digital X-rays

EMR systems

Job description

Build Your Hygiene Career with a Collaborative, Growing Team at Bay Area Dental Care!

Supported Practice: Bay Area Dental Care

Years of Experience: No Experience Required (open to experience or new grad)

Dental Hygienist – Full Time

Bay Area Dental Care | Texas City, TX

Join a growing, collaborative dental team where patient care, teamwork, and professional growth are at the heart of what we do. Bay Area Dental Care is looking for a Full-Time Dental Hygienist who is compassionate, dependable, professional, and motivated to provide an exceptional patient experience.

Our ideal hygienist is personable, efficient, goal-oriented, and knowledgeable, with a strong understanding of periodontal health and treatment. New graduates are welcome, but candidates should feel confident in their periodontal knowledge, including recognizing periodontal disease, educating patients, and understanding appropriate treatment recommendations.

Schedule

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Tuesday–Thursday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene care while creating a comfortable, positive experience for every patient.
• Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments and identify signs of periodontal disease.
• Provide periodontal therapy, including scaling and root planing, based on patient needs and clinical findings.
• Educate patients on periodontal health, oral hygiene, preventive care, and recommended treatment.
• Take and review dental radiographs according to clinical needs and office protocols.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records and clinical documentation.
• Partner closely with the doctor and dental team to support comprehensive patient care and treatment planning.
• Build strong relationships with patients through compassionate, personalized care and clear communication.
• Maintain an efficient patient schedule while continuing to provide high-quality care.
• Follow all infection control, safety, and clinical standards.
• Contribute to the office’s goals through teamwork, dependability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Current or eligible Texas Dental Hygienist license.
• Strong understanding of periodontal health, disease identification, patient education, and periodontal treatment.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
• Dependable, professional, personable, and motivated.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Goal-oriented with a willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of the practice.
• Experienced hygienists and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

About Bay Area Dental Care

Bay Area Dental Care is a collaborative, fast-paced, goal-oriented, and hardworking dental office that is continuing to grow. The team values people who are dependable, motivated, and ready to work together to provide excellent patient care.

This is a great opportunity for a hygienist who enjoys being part of an engaged team, takes pride in their clinical skills, and wants to grow alongside their office. Whether you are an experienced hygienist or a new graduate beginning your career, Bay Area Dental Care is looking for someone who brings a strong foundation in periodontal care, a positive attitude, and a commitment to their patients and team.

Benefits Offered by Your Supported Practice

• Flexible Schedule & HDflex Shift Options
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Health Insurance with Free Virtual Care
• Daily Pay & Bonus Programs
• Vision, Dental & Life Benefits
• Sponsored Continuing Education
• Regional Mentors
• Videa AI & iTero Scanner Access

As a clinical provider, you’ll be respected for your expertise and empowered to provide exceptional patient care. You’ll have access to the resources, training, and support to grow your skills and build strong partnerships with the supported doctors you work alongside.

You’ll retain full clinical autonomy, with access to hygiene mentors, the latest technology, and industry-leading continuing education at no cost to you.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanners, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients, provide preventative care, and maintain patients’ dental health
• Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,200 supported doctors across 37 states and the District of Columbia in over 2,000 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.

Heartland Dental is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team.