Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Hygienist

New Practice Opening in Bradenton, FL – Tara Preserve Dental CareBuild Something Exciting From the Ground Up

Northchase Dental Care is opening soon in Bradenton, and we're looking for full-time Dental Hygienists to help build our hygiene team from day one.

This is a rare opportunity to join a brand-new practice, help shape the patient experience, and grow alongside a team committed to exceptional care, collaboration, and professional development.

Tara Preserve Dental Care
5455 Tara Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34203

While construction is expected to be completed in  February 2027 , we're hiring now so our team can begin training, building relationships, and working together at a nearby Heartland Dental-supported office before the new practice opens.

• Help build the culture, workflows, and patient experience from the very beginning
• Be part of an exciting office launch in a growing community
• Establish strong relationships with your team before opening day
• Create lasting connections with patients and become a trusted provider in the community
• Enjoy career growth opportunities that come with helping launch a new practice

At Northchase Dental Care, you'll be more than a Dental Hygienist. You'll be a valued clinical provider, patient advocate, and key member of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care.

You'll enjoy:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to practice at the top of your license
• Strong clinical support and leadership
• Access to a comprehensive Hygiene Mentor Program
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Modern technology and tools designed to support exceptional patient care
• Clear pathways for growth and career advancement

As a Dental Hygienist, you'll play an integral role in helping patients achieve and maintain lifelong oral health. You'll have the time, support, and resources needed to educate patients, build trust, and deliver personalized care that makes a meaningful impact.

We're committed to investing in our team members and supporting their success both professionally and personally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, prescription drug, and vision insurance
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan  
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Continuing education opportunities
• Clinical mentorship and hygiene development programs
• Leadership development and career growth opportunities
• Employee discount programs and additional voluntary benefits

• Licensed Dental Hygienists or upcoming graduates eligible for licensure
• Passionate about patient care and oral health education
• Strong communicators who enjoy building patient relationships
• Team-oriented professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment
• Individuals excited about helping create a positive culture in a new practice

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career, work alongside a supportive team, and help build a practice from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and help shape the future of Tara Preserve Dental Care while making a lasting impact on your patients and community.

What You’ll Gain  

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

• Any 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• 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. 
  

Who is Heartland Dental?

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 over 1,900+ 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.

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.