Dental Hygienist - Elevate Dental Partners - Lawrence, KS

Dental Hygienist Heck Family Dentistry Lawrence, KS Full-Time | Flexible Schedule Options $40–$45 per hour Heck Family Dentistry is looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our team in Lawrence, Kansas. If you are a hygienist who wants competitive pay, flexibility in your schedule, a strong benefits package, and a practice where you can build real relationships with patients, this is worth a conversation. Our practice is especially committed to helping people who may be nervous or anxious about dental care. That makes our hygiene team incredibly important. We need someone who can provide excellent clinical care while also creating the kind of calm, comfortable experience that keeps patients coming back. Pay, Schedule & Benefits $40–$45 per hour, based on experience Full-time position Flexible schedule options Practice is open Monday–Friday Medical insurance with company-paid contribution Dental insurance Vision insurance Company-paid basic life insurance Short-term and long-term disability 401(k) with company match Competitive PTO Paid holidays We know schedule matters. Rather than requiring every hygienist to fit into exactly the same weekly template, we are open to discussing how a full-time schedule can work within our Monday–Friday patient schedule. More Than Just a Hygiene Column At Heck Family Dentistry, we want patients to feel like they are being cared for by people who know them — not moved through an appointment. Our hygienists play an important role in prevention, periodontal health, patient education, treatment conversations, and helping patients feel confident about their dental care. Heck Family Dentistry provides everything from routine preventive care to advanced restorative treatment, implants, cosmetic dentistry, and multiple sedation options. The practice has a particular focus on creating a comfortable experience for patients with dental fear and anxiety. What You'll Do Provide comprehensive preventive dental hygiene care Perform adult and pediatric prophylaxis Complete periodontal assessments and charting Provide scaling and root planing when indicated Take diagnostic dental x-rays Educate patients about periodontal health, home care, and preventive treatment Help patients understand recommended care Partner closely with our dentists and clinical team Maintain accurate clinical documentation Follow infection control and safety standards Create a calm and comfortable experience for patients, including those with dental anxiety Who We're Looking For Active Kansas Dental Hygienist license Strong clinical hygiene skills Excellent patient communication Gentle, confident, and compassionate chairside manner Ability to make anxious patients feel comfortable Reliable and organized Strong attention to detail Team-oriented approach Commitment to patient education and prevention Comfortable working in a comprehensive dental practice Experience is welcome, but just as important is how you care for patients and work with the people around you. About Heck Family Dentistry Heck Family Dentistry is an established comprehensive dental practice in Lawrence, KS. The practice combines friendly, relationship-based care with modern dental techniques and offers treatment ranging from preventive dentistry to advanced implant and restorative care. Our mission is centered on creating a safe, comfortable place for individuals and families to receive dental care — especially patients who may have avoided dentistry because of fear or anxiety. Let's Talk If you are a Dental Hygienist looking for $40–$45 per hour, flexible full-time scheduling, strong benefits, and a practice where patient relationships matter, we would love to meet you. Apply today to learn more about joining Heck Family Dentistry.

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