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Dental Hygienist jobs in Nashville, TN
Dental hygienists clean teeth, screen for oral disease, take radiographs, and teach patients preventive care, working alongside dentists in private practices and clinics.
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$85k
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Dermazen Spa( is seeking a dedicated and passionate Patient Coordinator to join our rapidly expanding team with boundless growth opportunities. This role offers $100,000+ OTE (On Target Earnings) annually, combining a co…
$100k
Dermazen Spa( is seeking a dedicated and passionate Patient Coordinator to join our rapidly expanding team with boundless growth opportunities. This role offers $100,000+ OTE (On Target Earnings) annually, combining a co…
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesCompany: OneOncologyPosted: 2026-09-25OneOncology is positioning community oncologists to drive the future of medical care through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and tec…
business needs. Compensation & Benefits $110,000 Annual Salary We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: ~ Medical, dental, and vision insurance ~ PTO + CME PTO ~ CME allowance ~ Malpractice insurance covered…
Job Summary Position: Registered Dental Assistant Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee | Mission-Driven Nonprofit Hourly rate depends on experience Make Smiles. Change Lives. Love Where You Work. Interfaith Dental is a volu…
$25 per hour
Job Summary Schedule: This position is for the 17 hours a week as follows: ~Mondays: 4 pm-9 pm ~Thursdays: 4 pm-8 pm ~Saturdays: 9 am-1 pm ~Sundays: 9 am-1 pm *****Must have High School Diploma, a clean background, and 5…
$65 per hour
Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Wellness & Hormone Health Tennessee | Hendersonville, Franklin & Murfreesboro Your Clinical Career Should Feel Meaningful What if you could spend more time actually conn…
Description . This contract, on-site role offers an exciting opportunity to provide high-acuity patient care in a fast-paced critical care environment. We are looking for an associate-level clinician who is committed to…
market data. Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid ti…
$1,792.46 per month
benefits package that includes: - Best in the Industry Pay Packages - $25,000 Life Insurance Policy – Effective from Day One - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – available the 1st of the month after hire - Paid Time…
Front Desk Office Assistant (Bilingual – English & Spanish Required) Madison Dental Works PLLC is looking for a friendly, motivated, and reliable Front Desk Office Assistant to join our growing dental team. If you enjoy…
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What dental hygienists earn in Nashville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$38 | $65k–$80k |
| Mid level | $37–$45 | $77k–$93k |
| Senior | $42–$50 | $88k–$105k |
National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Prophylaxis and scalingPeriodontal chartingDigital radiographyLocal anesthesia (where licensed)Patient educationInfection controlGentle chairside mannerDental software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft)
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a patient who is anxious or afraid of cleanings?
Describe pacing, explaining each step before you do it, and offering breaks. A short story about winning over a fearful patient works well.
Walk me through your periodontal assessment and how you present findings.
Show a full charting routine and how you explain pocket depths in plain terms, framing scaling and root planing as treatment, not upselling.
How do you stay on schedule with back-to-back patients?
Mention room setup habits, realistic appointment blocks by patient type, and communicating early with the front desk when a case runs long.
What is your approach to patients who have not flossed and know the lecture is coming?
Show that you skip the lecture: meet them without judgment, find one habit they will actually do, and track small wins visit to visit.
How do you work with a dentist whose treatment philosophy differs from yours?
Emphasize discussing cases privately, presenting evidence, and staying aligned in front of patients. Practices screen hard for team fit.
Are you licensed to administer local anesthesia, and what is your radiography experience?
Answer plainly with your state licensure details and the imaging systems you have used. These determine what the office can schedule for you.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For dental hygienists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your RDH license and state, plus local anesthesia and nitrous oxide permits where your state issues them separately.
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Name practice types and pace, such as family practice seeing 8-10 hygiene patients daily, or periodontal specialty experience.
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List clinical systems: Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Open Dental, and digital imaging like intraoral cameras or CBCT exposure.
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Show prevention impact, for example perio program acceptance rates or fluoride and sealant program participation.
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Keep CE current and visible, especially laser certification or advanced periodontal instrumentation.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Dental Assistant
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Dental Hygienist
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Lead Hygienist
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Hygiene Program Coordinator
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