Dental Hygienist

Build Your Hygiene Career with Dentistry Plus – Lexington! Dentistry Plus – Lexington | Lexington, KY Dentistry Plus – Lexington is growing, and we’re excited to welcome a Full‑Time Dental Hygienist to our fast‑paced, family‑oriented practice. With the addition of a new doctor late last year, we’re expanding access to care and building a strong hygiene team to support two full‑time providers . We are open to new graduates and happy to support you through licensure and onboarding, while also welcoming experienced hygienists seeking either a full‑time or part‑time opportunity. Schedule Current hours: Monday–Thursday | 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM Future potential: Fridays 7:45 AM – 2:00 PM (not decided at this time) 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. What You’ll Gain Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and paid time off. Continuing education to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills. 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. About Dentistry Plus – Lexington Dentistry Plus – Lexington is a growing, results‑oriented practice focused on rebuilding and strengthening our team while expanding access to care for our community. We pride ourselves on maintaining a family‑like atmosphere where teamwork, accountability, and patient‑centered care come first. Our office environment is fast‑paced, supportive, and growth‑focused, making it an excellent place for new graduates looking to build strong foundations as well as seasoned professionals seeking a practice committed to continuous improvement. Minimum Qualifications Current dental hygienist license in Kentucky 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 1+ years of clinical 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 Physical Requirements Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the office/doctor/Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dentistry Plus