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Kristen Salisbury Heartland Dental supported hygienist
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Dental Hygienist

Looking for a Positive, Team-Driven Hygienist at West Bradenton Dental!

Req ID:
119458
Supported Practice:
West Bradenton Dental
Category:
Dental Hygienist
Location:
815 40th ST W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Years of Experience:
1 year
Salary:
$38.28 - $48.00 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 – West Bradenton Dental (Full-Time)

Location: Bradenton, FL

 

West Bradenton Dental is looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our team! We’re a close-knit, patient-focused practice with a long-tenured team and a strong reputation for building lasting relationships in our community. If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can grow, feel valued, and truly connect with your patients—this could be the perfect fit.

 

Our office offers the best of both worlds: a fast-paced, productive schedule paired with a collaborative, low-drama team culture. You’ll work alongside an experienced doctor who has been part of the community for many years, with a team that values consistency, communication, and teamwork.

Schedule

  • Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (hygiene-focused day)
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Why Join West Bradenton Dental

  • Smaller, single-doctor practice → more consistency and less overwhelm
  • Tight-knit, supportive team that truly works together
  • Long-tenured staff and leadership → stable, positive environment
  • Strong patient loyalty with relationship-based care
  • Opportunity to grow into an expanded role, including new patient care in hygiene
  • Comprehensive practice with a variety of procedures done in-house
  • Structured onboarding with mentorship and training support

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive hygiene care including prophies, SRPs, and periodontal maintenance
  • Educate patients on oral health, treatment needs, and preventive care
  • Complete assessments, charting, and maintain accurate clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with the doctor and team to support a smooth, efficient schedule
  • Follow infection control protocols and clinical standards
  • Build strong, long-term relationships with patients
  • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented office culture

Qualifications

  • Active Florida Dental Hygienist license 
  • 2–3+ years of hygiene experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with Dentrix/Dexis is a plus but not required
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills
  • Passion for patient education and relationship-based care
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Adaptable and open to learning within an evolving practice

About West Bradenton Dental

West Bradenton Dental is a well-established, community-focused practice where patients and team members genuinely know and care about one another. With a long-standing doctor and team, our office is built on trust, consistency, and strong patient relationships.

 

We’re currently growing and evolving as part of the Heartland Dental network, offering new opportunities for learning and development—while still maintaining the family feel of a smaller practice.

 

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your skills, build meaningful patient connections, and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to meet you.

 

 

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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 Health Care for the second consecutive year. This award adds to recognition as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. It reflects our ongoing commitment to cultivating environments where every individual feels welcome and can build an exceptional career.

Newsweeks's America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2026, 2025, 2026; Newsweek's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024.

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 westbradentondental.com

The fastest way to get an interview is by applying using our virtual recruiting assistant.
But if you're having trouble, click here to apply.