Full Time Dental Hygienist Position

At South Texas Smiles, we are a motivated team that places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive, supportive work environment. Here, you'll have the opportunity to practice with full clinical autonomy, giving you the flexibility to spend the time and attention your patients deserve. As a valued Dental Hygienist, you’ll play a key role in patient care, advocating for their oral health and offering holistic treatment options. If you're passionate about patient education and care, we’d love to meet you!

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM  

Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM  

What You’ll Gain:

- Competitive Benefits: Health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

- Continuing Education: Opportunities for growth, skill development, and career advancement.

- Mentorship Program: Access to a robust hygiene mentor program and networking opportunities to help you succeed.

- Business Support: Receive unparalleled support with the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional care.

- Career Stability: Join a well-established company with 20+ years of industry experience, offering unlimited growth potential.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Dental Hygienist License: Must hold a current Texas dental hygienist license, and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required).

- Strong Clinical Knowledge: Proficient in dental hygiene procedures, patient screening, and medical history documentation.

- CPR Certification.

Preferred Experience:

- Familiarity with tools like Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanners, digital x-rays, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

- Passion for continued learning and enhancing clinical skills to better meet patients' needs.

- Experience in providing preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to perform essential duties as required by the office, doctor, and Heartland Dental, with or without reasonable accommodation.

- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

- Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.

- Availability to attend virtual or in-person training sessions throughout the year.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, we require a tuberculosis (TB) test for all new hires, to be completed during the pre-employment process. (This requirement does not apply in Florida and Tennessee.