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Kristen Salisbury Heartland Dental supported hygienist
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Dental Hygienist

Be a Founding Dental Hygienist at Nolensville’s Newest State-of-the-Art Practice!

Req ID:
110641
Supported Practice:
Dental Care of Nolo
Category:
Dental Hygienist
Location:
7344 Nolensville Rd # 801, Nolensville, TN 37135
Years of Experience:
No Experience Required (open to experience or new grad)
Salary:
$38.28 - $46.00 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

Office: Dental Care of Nolo
Location: Nolensville, TN
Position Type: Full-Time
Open Roles: 3 Dental Hygienists

 

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Dental Care of Nolo is opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art dental practice in March 2026, and we’re looking for three passionate dental hygienists to join our founding team! This is your chance to help shape the culture and deliver exceptional care from day one.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

  • Modern, Beautiful Office: Work in a cutting-edge facility designed for comfort and efficiency.
  • Collaborative Team: Be part of a supportive, positive environment where your voice matters.
  • Growth Potential: As a founding team member, you’ll have opportunities to grow with the practice.
  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We value your expertise and offer a comprehensive package.

Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional preventive dental care and patient education
  • Perform thorough cleanings, periodontal therapy, and screenings
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
  • Collaborate with dentists and team members to ensure seamless patient care
  • Promote oral health and build lasting patient relationships

Qualifications

  • Active Tennessee Dental Hygienist License by February 2026
  • Strong commitment to patient care and education
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a new, growing practice
  • Passion for creating a positive patient experience

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate + bonus opportunities
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Continuing education support
  • Modern technology and tools to make your job easier

Start Date

Training begins in early February 2026 at a nearby sister practice.


Grand opening in March 2026!

About Dental Care of Nolo

At Dental Care of Nolo, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where patients feel valued and cared for. Our mission is to provide exceptional dental care using the latest technology in a comfortable, modern setting. We’re passionate about building strong relationships with our patients and our team—and we can’t wait for you to be part of this exciting journey!

 

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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

One of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare

Heartland Dental has been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare. This award joins earlier recognitions as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and underscores Heartland’s commitment to cultivating an environment where every individual feels welcome and providing exceptional careers.

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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 1,800 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.

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 dentalcareofnolo.com

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