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Dental Hygienist

Join a Compassionate, Goal-Oriented Team at American Family Dentistry - Mountain Grove!

Req ID:
119705
Supported Practice:
American Family Dentistry
Category:
Dental Hygienist
Location:
7562 Mountain Grove Dr, Knoxville, TN 37920
Years of Experience:
1 year
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

Dental Hygienist – American Family Dentistry - Mountain Grove | Knoxville, TN

American Family Dentistry - Mountain Grove is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee. We are also open to speaking with part-time candidates.

 

We are looking for a hygienist with at least one year of clinical experience who is passionate about patient care and enjoys working in a collaborative, team-focused environment. Our ideal candidate is an honest, compassionate, and respectful professional who is confident in their clinical abilities, values punctuality and reliability, maintains a positive and open mindset, and is motivated to contribute to both team success and patient outcomes. This individual should be goal-oriented, committed to providing exceptional care, and excited to grow with a practice that is focused on rebuilding, continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding patient experiences.


 

Schedule

Full-Time

  • Monday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:45 AM – 2:00 PM

Part-time candidates will also be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care, including preventive and periodontal services.
  • Perform patient assessments, charting, and periodontal evaluations.
  • Take and review digital radiographs in accordance with state guidelines.
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and recommended treatment plans.
  • Partner with doctors and team members to deliver exceptional patient care and create positive patient experiences.
  • Identify treatment needs and effectively communicate findings to patients and the clinical team.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.
  • Follow infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols.
  • Support a productive schedule while maintaining a high standard of clinical care.
  • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented office culture and assist teammates as needed.

Qualifications

Required

  • Active Tennessee Dental Hygienist license in good standing.
  • Minimum of 1 year of dental hygiene experience.
  • Strong communication and patient education skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and customer service.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • Team-oriented attitude with a positive and professional demeanor.

Preferred (Not Required)

  • Experience with Dentrix, Workday, and Microsoft Office.
  • Nitrous Oxide Certification.
  • Laser Certification.

Ideal Candidate Traits

  • Team Player
  • Honest
  • Compassionate
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Open-Minded
  • Respectful
  • Punctual
  • Confident
  • Dependable with strong attendance habits

About American Family Dentistry - Mountain Grove

At American Family Dentistry - Mountain Grove, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care while fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. Our office is built on compassion, professionalism, and a solutions-focused mindset. We are currently in an exciting rebuilding phase and are looking for team members who want to help shape the future of our practice.

Our team is energetic, hardworking, and goal-oriented while maintaining a patient-first approach to everything we do. We value open communication, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you are looking for an opportunity where your contributions matter and where you can grow alongside a dedicated team, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Gain

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Clinical and professional development support
  • Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and collaborative dental team
  • A positive culture focused on patient care, teamwork, and professional growth

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the Knoxville community.

 

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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 afdmountaingrove.com

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