Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Growing Team at Northway Dental!

Supported Practice: Northway Dental

Dental Hygienist

Northway Dental | Houston, TX

Full-Time

Join a Growing Team at Northway Dental

Northway Dental is looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our growing team in Houston, Texas. We recently added a second doctor and are continuing to build a strong clinical team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a new graduate looking to launch your career, we'd love to meet you. We are searching for someone who is passionate about patient education, committed to clinical excellence, and excited to grow alongside a practice that values teamwork, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Schedule

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

What You'll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off)
• Continuing education opportunities to help you develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills
• Access to an expansive network of mentors, including 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities
• Unparalleled business support and access to high-quality supplies and labs that allow you to provide exceptional patient care
• Opportunity to be part of a stable, industry-leading organization with more than 20 years of success and unlimited growth potential

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional preventive and periodontal care to patients
• Perform dental cleanings, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, and oral health assessments
• Complete periodontal charting and confidently discuss periodontal health and treatment recommendations with patients
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care
• Utilize the iTero scanner to support patient education and treatment planning
• Assist in identifying and discussing treatment opportunities that support optimal oral health
• Support clinical therapies including Curodont, Arestin, and laser-assisted treatment when appropriate
• Take and review diagnostic radiographs
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Adhere to infection control and OSHA guidelines
• Collaborate closely with doctors and team members to create an outstanding patient experience
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused office culture

Qualifications

Required

• Current Registered Dental Hygienist license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
• Current CPR certification
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care

Preferred but Not Required

• Dentrix experience
• Experience utilizing an iTero scanner
• Experience discussing periodontal treatment recommendations
• Experience with Curodont, Arestin, and laser-assisted therapy
• Previous dental hygiene experience

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

About Northway Dental

Northway Dental is a growing, patient-centered practice located in Houston, Texas. With the recent addition of a second doctor, our team is entering an exciting period of growth and development. We pride ourselves on maintaining a fun, supportive environment where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of the practice. Open communication and transparency are important to us, and we believe honest feedback helps everyone become stronger clinicians and teammates. Our goal is to provide exceptional patient care while fostering a culture built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

If you're looking for a practice where you can grow professionally, make a difference in patients' lives, and be part of a supportive and evolving team, we'd love to hear from you.

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.