Kristen Salisbury Heartland Dental supported hygienist
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Dental Hygienist

Join Our Growing, Patient-Centered Team at Muddy Branch Dental Group as an Experienced Dental Hygienist!

Req ID:
97516
Supported Practice:
Muddy Branch Dental Group
Category:
Dental Hygienist
Location:
808 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Years of Experience:
4+ years
Salary:
$49.15 - $65.00 per hour

As a clinical provider and patient advocate, you’ll be given all the resources you need to provide exceptional care, while expanding your clinical skillset. You’ll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, backed by the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program.

About This Office

Dental Hygienist - Muddy Branch Dental Group (Gaithersburg, MD)

 

Position Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 4 years
Schedule:

  • Monday & Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday & Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Includes a one-hour lunch break

About the Office:


Muddy Branch Dental Group is a dedicated, family-oriented practice in Gaithersburg, MD, known for its commitment to nurturing a supportive and cohesive team environment. With a strong focus on growth and rebuilding, our practice is in an exciting phase of development, embracing innovative techniques and a patient-centered approach. Led by a team of experienced general and periodontal doctors, we aim to provide comprehensive dental care that enhances each patient's experience and meets their unique needs. Our goal is to partner with an experienced hygienist who shares our values and can seamlessly align with our clinical vision and patient care philosophy.

 

Role & Responsibilities:


As a dental hygienist with Muddy Branch Dental Group, you will play a vital role in delivering top-quality preventive care and patient education. This includes actively collaborating with our doctors to help patients understand and move forward with recommended treatments. You will provide thorough and compassionate care, helping patients maintain and improve their oral health.

 

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:


While not required, proficiency in the following areas is beneficial:

  • Strong clinical skills to deliver high-quality patient care
  • Experience with ITero and AI technologies
  • Knowledge of Curodont
  • Familiarity with Doctor Partnership (GP & Periodontist) treatment alignment
  • Patient education to enhance engagement and health outcomes

If you're an experienced dental hygienist looking to join a compassionate, growth-oriented team that values patient education and collaborative care, we'd love to hear from you!

 

Apply today to become a valued member of Muddy Branch Dental Group and help us make a positive impact on our patients’ oral health.

Benefits from Your Supported Practice

  • Flexible Schedule Options, Paid Vacation and Holidays

  • Regional Mentors

  • Health Insurance
    with Free Virtual Care

  • Sponsored Continuing Education Opportunities

  • Access to Daily Pay and Bonus Programs

  • Vision, Dental & Life Benefits

  • Access to VideaAI & iTero scanners

  • Discounted Scrubs, Shopping & More

Growth Stories

“I joined a Heartland supported practice with 15 years of Dental experience. While my past jobs helped grow my technical skills, Heartland invested time in growing my personal and leadership skills. I knew I could go farther than my previous offices took me. But never in my wildest dreams could I picture being where I am today!” 
Wendi Knight Hygiene Recruiter
  • 2022 Joined Talent Acquisition as a Hygiene Recruiter
  • 2019 Attended Bell Leadership Academy course taught personally by Founder Dr. Gerald Bell
  • 2014 New hire mentor and Patient Communications course instructor
  • 2012 Regional Hygiene Mentor
  • 2011 Partnered with Doctor and practice to open a new, or De Novo, office
  • 2010 Facilitator of Hygiene Mastery and Board of Dentistry courses
  • 2009 Joined as a dental hygienist in a Heartland Dental supported office
Wendi Knight
“I was able to attend classes on how to communicate with patients. That’s something I wasn’t taught in hygiene school.” 
Eunice Valdez Heartland Dental supported hygienist
  • 2022 Hygiene course facilitator, rejoined Hygiene Mentor team
  • 2016-2020 Served as a Hygiene Mentor
  • 2013 Joined as a dental hygienist in a Heartland Dental supported office
Eunice Valdez
“It is inspiring to know that Heartland Dental sees people as their most important asset. I am proud to be part of such an incredible network of talented people in a culture molded by humility, desire to achieve, gratitude, and mutual respect.” 
Janoa Hayes Hygiene Training Developer
  • 2017 Hygiene Training Developer, creating online continuing education for supported hygienists
  • 2016 Heartland Dental Fundamentals course instructor for clinical mentors, doctors and team members
  • 2014 Senior Hygiene Mentor supporting six regions; speaker at Provider Orientation
  • 2010 Lead Hygiene Mentor supporting three regions
  • 2006 Regional Hygiene Mentor, public speaker, and educator
  • 2000 Joined as a dental hygienist in a Heartland Dental supported office
Janoa Hayes
“I constantly have opportunities to attend courses to improve my leadership skills, to communicate with my teammates, and to improve my dental knowledge so I can treat my patients with the highest level of care.” 
Indira Tapia Heartland Dental supported hygienist
  • 2023 “Hygiene from the Heart” speaker to 2022 Hygiene Director's Club honorees
  • 2022 Served as a Stationary Hygiene Mentor
  • 2019 Joined as a dental hygienist in a Heartland Dental supported office
Indira Tapia

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 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
  • Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment

Heartland Dental Named One of America’s Greatest Workplaces + Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Heartland Dental was recently recognized by Newsweek for two awards: America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. These prestigious honors come after the organization was reviewed among 1.5 million large and mid-sized companies in a nationwide study and achieved a 5-star rating for both awards.

Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to more than 2,800+ doctors across 39 states and over 1,700+ offices. Cementing itself as the largest, and still one of the fastest growing, Dental Support Organizations in the United States.

Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and set forth their own clinical care philosophies. But all our partners are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experience.

At Heartland Dental, we welcome people from all walks of life to join in that goal. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to living our core values by providing equal opportunity for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Learn more about this office at muddybranchdentalgroupmd.com