Kristen Salisbury Heartland Dental supported hygienist
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Join Our Team as a Registered Dental Hygienist at Family Dental Care of Smyrna! *$10,000 WELCOME BONUS!*

Req ID:
94600
Supported Practice:
Family Dental Care of Smyrna
Category:
Dental Hygienist
Location:
840 Nissan Dr, Smyrna, TN 37167
Years of Experience:
No Experience Required (open to experience or new grad)
Salary:
$38.28 - $46.00 per hour
Sign on Bonus:
$10,000.00

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

Family Dental Care of Smyrna is a collaborative, fast-paced dental office dedicated to providing top-notch care to our patients. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and camaraderie. We believe that a supportive and positive work environment is essential for delivering the best patient experiences and fostering professional growth. Our office is characterized by open communication, mutual respect, and a strong sense of community among our staff. We are always looking for ways to improve and embrace new techniques and technologies that enhance our practice. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a new graduate, you will find a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere here at Family Dental Care of Smyrna.

 

Location: Family Dental Care of Smyrna, Smyrna, TN

Position: Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Signing Bonus: $10,000

 

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Dental Hygienist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible and open mindset, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. As a vital member of our team, you will play a key role in ensuring our patients receive the highest quality of care.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform dental hygiene procedures, including teeth cleaning, scaling, and polishing
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and preventative care
  • Take and develop dental X-rays
  • Assist the dentist during examinations and treatments
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
  • Collaborate with the dental team to provide seamless patient care

Qualifications:

  • A current state license to practice dental hygiene
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • A positive, "I" personality with a team player mindset
  • Good work ethic and professional demeanor
  • Flexibility and openness to new ideas and learning
  • Some experience in the dental field is a plus, but we welcome new graduates

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Fast-paced and rewarding work atmosphere
  • Commitment to patient care and satisfaction

If you are a motivated and caring Registered Dental Hygienist looking to make a difference in a friendly and professional setting, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Family Dental Care of Smyrna and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career growth.

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

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 familydentalcareofsmyrna.com