Dental Hygienist

Join the Excitement : We're Hiring 3 Hygienists for Dental Care at Palomar!

Lexington, KY | Opening April 2026 | Start as early as March—or sooner!

We're thrilled to announce the opening of Dental Care at Palomar, a stunning brand-new dental practice in Lexington, KY, launching in April 2026! We're hiring three passionate and patient-focused Dental Hygienists to help us build an exceptional team from the ground up. While our official opening is in April, we're open to candidates starting as early as March—and if you're ready to start immediately, we can arrange for you to begin training at a nearby sister practice.

As an elite clinical provider and patient advocate, you'll receive best in class non-clinical support to provide exceptional lifetime patient care while obtaining unparalleled education to enhance your clinical skills. You'll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, giving your patients the time and attention they need, with the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program. You'll work a schedule that inspires work life balance and receive competitive benefits. Provide outstanding patient care, invest in your community, and do it all with the support of 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

About Dental Care at Palomar

Dental Care at Palomar is a modern, state-of-the-art dental practice designed with both patient comfort and clinical excellence in mind. Located in the heart of Lexington, our brand-new facility features the latest technology, a welcoming atmosphere, and a team culture focused on collaboration, growth, and delivering exceptional care. As part of a growing dental group, we offer stability, support, and opportunities for professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

Current dental hygienist license in Kentucky 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

New graduates and seasoned hygienists are both welcome!

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 1,800 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.

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