Staff Position

Dental Hygienist
Smile Design Toledo Blade
Port Charlotte, FL

$35-47/hour
Posted TodayFrom the web
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Description

Dental Hygienist


Smile Design Toledo Blade is looking for a passionate, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our team!

Supported Practice: Smile Design Toledo Blade

Years of Experience: No Experience Required (open to experience or new grad)

Dental Hygienist
Smile Design Toledo Blade
Port Charlotte, Florida
 
Smile Design Toledo Blade is looking for a passionate, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join our team!
 
Schedule:
• Monday - Thursday: 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
• Friday: 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM
 
As a Dental Hygienist at Smile Design Toledo Blade, you'll be an essential member of a team that is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships with patients, educating them on their oral health, and helping them achieve healthy, confident smiles.
 
About Smile Design Toledo Blade
 
At Smile Design Toledo Blade, we take pride in creating a welcoming environment where patients feel valued and cared for. Our team is passionate about building lasting relationships and delivering high-quality dental care with compassion and integrity. We work together to support one another, provide excellent patient experiences, and make a difference in the community we serve.
 
What You'll Do
 
  • Provide preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services
  • Educate patients on oral health, treatment needs, and preventive care
  • Partner closely with doctors and team members to provide comprehensive patient care
  • Perform periodontal assessments and contribute to treatment planning
  • Build trusting relationships with patients through outstanding communication and genuine care
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
  • Support a positive and collaborative office culture
Minimum Qualifications
 
  • Current dental hygienist license in Florida
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong commitment to patient care and education
 
Preferred Qualifications
 
  • Experience using digital dental technologies
  • Local anesthesia certification, where applicable
  • Prior clinical experience in a general dentistry setting
 
If you're looking for a team that values patient care, collaboration, and professional growth, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and discover how you can thrive at Smile Design Toledo Blade.

Benefits Offered by Your Supported Practice

• Flexible Schedule & HDflex Shift Options
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Health Insurance with Free Virtual Care
• Daily Pay & Bonus Programs
• Vision, Dental & Life Benefits
• Sponsored Continuing Education
• Regional Mentors
• Videa AI & iTero Scanner Access

As a clinical provider, you’ll be respected for your expertise and empowered to provide exceptional patient care. You’ll have access to the resources, training, and support to grow your skills and build strong partnerships with the supported doctors you work alongside.

You’ll retain full clinical autonomy, with access to hygiene mentors, the latest technology, and industry-leading continuing education at no cost to you.

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 scanners, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients, provide preventative care, and maintain patients’ dental health
• Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,200 supported doctors across 37 states and the District of Columbia in over 2,000 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.

Heartland Dental is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Pay

Average Florida Staff Position Pay

$27.22/hour

The average salary for a Dental Hygienist is 84% lower than the US average of $50.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.