Dental Hygienist

Overview

Dental Hygienist – Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunity

Silver Creek Dental Care invites dedicated dental hygienists to join our supportive, technology-driven practice. Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced professional, we value collaboration, compassion, and commitment to lifelong learning.

Location: Silver Creek Dental Care, Knoxville, TN

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8 hours per day (Full‑Time);
Monday–Wednesday, 8 hours per day (Part‑Time)

Position Type: Full‑Time (4 days/week) or Part‑Time (2–3 days/week)

As a Dental Hygienist
, you will provide exceptional, patient‑centered care, supporting clinical autonomy while collaborating with our mentorship program. You will receive comprehensive non‑clinical support, continuous professional development, and a schedule that promotes work‑life balance.

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO
• Continuing education opportunities to advance your clinical skills
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs for exceptional patient care
• Part of a stable, growth‑oriented company with 20+ years of industry experience

• Current dental hygienist license in Tennessee and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
• Excellent knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, patient screening, and medical history documentation
• CPR certification
• Experience with Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital X‑rays, and electronic medical record systems is preferred
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to ensure preventive care and overall patient health
• Physical capability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds, sit, and stand for prolonged periods; availability for periodic virtual or in‑person training sessions
• Completion of a TB test is required for all new hires in dental office positions (except in FL & TN)

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.