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Dental Hygienist– Killeen Dental Health Center | Killeen, TX
4‑Day Work Week • Modern Technology • Supportive Doctors • Incredible Team Culture
Are you a dedicated, patient‑focused Dental Hygienist looking for a practice that truly values your voice, your clinical judgment, and your growth?
Killeen Dental Health Center is excited to welcome a new hygienist to our thriving, well-supported team!
Location: 1405 East Elm Road Killeen TX, 76542
At Killeen Dental Health Center, you’ll partner with two exceptional doctors:
- Dr. Hyatt (5 years with the practice)
- Dr. Woodfield (3 years with the practice)
Both doctors are known for their genuine care for their team, willingness to teach, openness to feedback, and commitment to pushing themselves clinically and as leaders. This is a place where your contributions matter and your professional voice is heard.
You’ll be joining 5 experienced hygienists who embody teamwork, positivity, and a focus on high-quality patient care.
What We Offer
Clinical Excellence
- Strong doctor–hygienist partnership based on trust and independence
- Full autonomy in patient care, including choosing your own SRP timing
- Modern technology and innovative tools to elevate patient experience
- Access to resources, mentorship, and support for continuous clinical growth
- 60-minute recare appointments • 90-minute new patient visits
- 60-minute lunch every day
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Enjoy a consistent 4-day work week with a team that values work–life balance.
Our Culture
- Positive, drama-free environment
- Team members who are genuinely helpful and supportive
- Strong leadership unafraid to tackle challenges head-on
- A focus on whole-person development—professionally and personally
- A practice filled with people who care about doing the right thing for patients and for each other
Compensation & Perks
- Competitive pay
- Bonus opportunities
- Full benefits
- Free CEs
- Career growth pathways
- And so much more!
Who We’re Looking For
A hygienist who is:
✔ Invested in patient relationships
✔ Dedicated to providing the highest quality of care
✔ Team‑oriented, positive, and eager to grow
✔ Looking for a long-term dental home
If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!
Why 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 1,900 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors and hygienists are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.
Hygienists in CT, MD, NC, NV and WA work for a supported professional corporation (PC) and are not employed by Heartland Dental.
As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!
What You’ll Gain
- Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)
- Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
- Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
- Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20 years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential
Killeen Dental Health Center, like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be completely connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental.
- Join a 23 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community
Minimum Qualifications
- Current dental hygienist license in Texas and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
- Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
- CPR Certification
Preferred Experience
- 0 years of clinical 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
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
- Prolonged periods sitting and standing
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
- Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
- As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.
Who is 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 1,900 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.
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.