Dental Hygienist

Join a collaborative, positive team at Smiles of Katy where hygienists are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow!

Supported Practice: Smiles of Katy

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

Join a collaborative, positive team at Smiles of Katy where hygienists are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow!

Smiles of Katy is looking for a Part-Time Dental Hygienist to join our team! Whether you’re a new graduate ready to begin your career or a seasoned hygienist looking for a great team and consistent part-time schedule, we’d love to connect with you.

Our team describes the office as collaborative, goal-oriented, motivating, positive, and strongly team-focused. We’re looking for a hygienist who enjoys working alongside others, building relationships with patients, and contributing to a supportive practice environment.

Schedule

This is a part-time position with the following schedule:

• Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Potential opportunity for a fourth day in the future

What You’ll Do

As a Dental Hygienist at Smiles of Katy, you’ll play an important role in providing excellent patient care while partnering with the doctor and the rest of the dental team.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide thorough, patient-focused dental hygiene care
• Perform dental cleanings, periodontal therapy, and preventive services within the hygienist's scope of practice
• Take and review dental radiographs as appropriate
• Assess patients' oral health and communicate findings with the doctor
• Educate patients on oral health, periodontal health, preventive care, and recommended treatment
• Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients
• Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation
• Follow appropriate infection-control, safety, and clinical protocols
• Partner with the doctor and dental team to support comprehensive patient care
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and goal-oriented team environment
• Support the practice and teammates when needed to help create a great patient experience

Requirements

• Current or eligible Dental Hygienist license in the state of Texas
• Ability to perform the clinical responsibilities of a Registered Dental Hygienist within the scope of practice
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Commitment to providing a high standard of patient care
• Ability to work collaboratively with doctors and other members of the dental team
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach

Qualifications

New graduates and experienced dental hygienists are both encouraged to apply.

The following experience and certifications are preferred, but not required :

• Experience with Dentrix
• Experience with DEXIS
• Experience with Videa
• Nitrous certification
• Laser certification

If you don’t check every preferred box, we still encourage you to apply. The team is open to hygienists at different stages of their careers and is looking for someone who will be a strong addition to the practice and team culture.

About Smiles of Katy

At Smiles of Katy , teamwork is an important part of how the practice operates. The office describes its culture as collaborative, goal-oriented, motivating, positive, and strongly team-focused .

The ideal hygienist will enjoy being part of a team that works toward shared goals, supports one another, and stays focused on creating a positive experience for patients. Whether you’re beginning your hygiene career or bringing years of experience with you, this is an opportunity to join a practice that values collaboration, growth, and a strong team environment.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re looking for a part-time dental hygiene opportunity where you can provide great patient care while being part of a collaborative and positive team, Smiles of Katy would love to meet you. Apply today!

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.