Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Positive, Team-Driven Office – Full-Time or Part-Time Hygienist Needed in Knoxville!

Supported Practice: Silver Creek Dental Care

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

Dental Hygienist – Full Time or Part Time

Silver Creek Dental Care | Knoxville, TN

Schedule:

Monday (9a-6p)

Tuesday (8am-6pm)

Wednesday (8am-5pm)

Thursday (7am-5pm)

Friday (8am-5pm)

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing (SRP)
• Perform patient assessments, including reviewing medical histories, taking vital signs, and documenting findings
• Take and review dental radiographs (X-rays)
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, and preventive care
• Partner with the doctor to diagnose and co-treatment plan for optimal patient outcomes
• Utilize Dentrix for patient documentation, scheduling, and charting
• Assist with iTero scans and support digital dentistry workflows
• Maintain infection control standards in compliance with CDC and OSHA guidelines
• Build strong patient relationships to ensure a positive and comfortable experience
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure smooth daily flow and excellent patient care

• Active Dental Hygienist license in the state of Tennessee
• 2–3 years of clinical experience as a dental hygienist preferred
• Experience with Dentrix, iTero, and Microsoft Office required
• Strong clinical skills in preventive and periodontal treatment
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and a strong commitment to patient care

Silver Creek Dental Creek is a collaborative and connected team that prides itself on creating a positive, supportive work environment. The team is easy-going yet goal-oriented, working together to deliver high-quality patient care while maintaining a fun and engaging atmosphere. Team members support one another, celebrate successes, and are committed to both personal and professional growth.

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.